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Linan-Thompson, Sylvia; Ortiz, Alba; Cavazos, Linda – School Psychology Review, 2022
Within a culturally and linguistically responsive (CLR) multitiered system of supports (MTSS) framework, effective policies, practices, and personnel ensure that resources and tools promote equity for all students. Observation data were analyzed to describe the implementation of two components of MTSS/RTI, assessment and data-based…
Descriptors: Multi Tiered Systems of Support, Response to Intervention, English Language Learners, Decision Making
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Grier, Betsy Chesno; Bradley-Klug, Kathy L. – Journal of Educational & Psychological Consultation, 2011
Medical technology continues to improve, increasing life expectancies and capabilities of children with chronic illnesses and disabilities. Pediatric health issues have an impact on children's academic, emotional, behavioral, and social functioning. This article reviews a consultative Biopsychoeducational Model, based on a problem-solving process,…
Descriptors: School Psychologists, Chronic Illness, Children, Health Needs
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Madaus, Joseph W.; Shaw, Stan F. – Educational Policy, 2008
There is a paucity of research related to the implementation of the procedural regulations of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 in public schools. Section 504 is a general education civil rights law designed to provide access for students with disabilities. This study presents data from a survey that was distributed to a range of…
Descriptors: Civil Rights, General Education, Psychologists, School Psychologists
Mike, Kristen – ProQuest LLC, 2010
As a result of the reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA, 2004), Response to Intervention (RTI) became a legal and acceptable basis for determining special education eligibility. While there may be evidence that RTI has had positive effects on the prereferral process for special education in some schools, there…
Descriptors: Intervention, School Psychologists, Learning Disabilities, Response to Intervention
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Knotek, Steven E. – California School Psychologist, 2005
Response-to-intervention (RtI) models utilize a proactive, prevention approach that requires the implementation of a sophisticated, multi-tiered problem-solving process in the regular education environment. Effective and sustainable implementation of these models will necessitate a mechanism to support professional development, treatment fidelity,…
Descriptors: Evidence, Consultants, Fidelity, Sustainability
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Riley-Tillman, T. Chris; Kalberer, Stephen M.; Chafouleas, Sandra M. – California School Psychologist, 2005
The educational accountability movement has demanded that educators implement and also monitor students' responses to positive behavioral accommodations in schools as well as communicate this information to others. This new responsibility has left many educators struggling with ways to monitor students effectively. This article provides a brief…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Student Reaction, Behavior Rating Scales, Goodness of Fit
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Bolt, Sara E. – California School Psychologist, 2005
Considerable variation exists across response-to-intervention (RTI) approaches. There is currently insufficient research on outcomes associated with these different RTI approaches to inform decision-making. However, school psychologists who are asked to work within an RTI model need guidance to select an approach that has a high likelihood of…
Descriptors: Student Needs, Problem Solving, Kindergarten, Reading Difficulties
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Burns, Matthew K.; Ysseldyke, James E. – California School Psychologist, 2005
Responsiveness-to-intervention (RTI) is the front-running candidate to replace current practice in diagnosing learning disabilities, but researchers have identified several questions about implementation. Specific questions include: Are there validated intervention models? Are there adequately trained personnel? What leadership is needed? When…
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Intervention, Learning Disabilities, Parent Participation