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Special educators need to be willing to reach deep into their true mission: teach the most difficult to teach students using evidence-based practices.

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NCLB and IDEA views of RTI both do not plan for the students with the most intense needs who are most challenging to teach. They are "lost" to other forces (and often boys).

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-standards based assessments should apply to all kids; with aligned standards based instruction, disabilities will disappear.
-this view believes that special education will eventually no longer be needed, and erases disabilities.
-The blurring of lines between special education and general education occurred because of beliefs that special education was ineffective and not standards-based; it would promote inclusion; more funds could go to more students; and the school psychologist could be used more effectively.

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-A larger umbrella of effective general education instruction allows for promoting early intervention and helping support all students in general education.
-This helps eliminate unnecessary special education diagnosis and creates more meaningful diagnosis when special education is needed.
- Still, some students will "get wet" as not everyone will fit under the umbrella and require more intensive services.
-The IDEA View of RTI includes three tiers:
Tier 1: evidence-based classroom instruction

Tier 2: small group tutoring

Tier 3: special education

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-Requires a strategic approach, just as in chess. There are clear steps and best practices that will make problem solving more effective.
-Steps include: identifying if group problem solving is appropriate, defining the problem, generating solutions using a technique such as brainstorming, evaluate potential solutions, select a solution, implement it, and then evaluate the effectiveness of the solution.