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Problem solving is a large part of collaboration and communication, especially in education.  Regularly, problems or situations can arise and the collaboration of the educators and special education team members is vital to solving those problems.  Regardless of whether or not educators truly want to solve a lot of problems, problem solving is a professional responsibility.  The administrators job is to facilitate this problem solving and work with those the team to solve these problems.

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Blurring special education is a hot topic, especially for NCLB members.  These members feel that special education does not work and has very little effect on the students that fall under its umbrella.  Some NCLB followers feel that special education can be harmful to some students and that it isn't necessary.  One argument used is that "special education instruction at its best has never been qualitativly different from good general education instruction."  (Fuchs, 2010)

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The re authorization of IDEA in 2004 is a key cog in the rest of the ideas about RTI and other MTSS systems that are used in schools and in special education.  This re-authorization allowed for FAPE and other special education services to be provided for students with disabilities.  It stated that using scientific and evidence based information should be used in determining the supports and services provided.

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No Child Left Behind or NCLB is a standard driven way of looking at curriculum in general education.  This allows for a standard that all students can meet.  Even those students who have learning disabilities or other special education qualifications.  This belief is that students with special education needs can still achieve the standards set before everyone they just may need a bit more help.  For RTI, NCLB fits as a strategy for meeting the goals of NCLB.

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RTI or Response to Intervention is a key topic of this weeks readings. It is a system of supports that allows for all students to receive the needed supports. RTI also is used to help determine if or what students need special education services.