Legal Ethical Guide- Response to Intervention (RtI) by Rebecca Hernandez https://padlet.com/becaperez316/dyjsapae3jefjuoq EDG-6305 By: Rebecca Hernandez en-us 2021-11-29 21:01:57 UTC 2024-10-23 11:14:11 UTC hello@padlet.com #1 My Professional Perspective becaperez316 https://padlet.com/becaperez316/dyjsapae3jefjuoq/wish/1918982536 Hello everyone, my name is Rebecca Hernandez.  I have 12 years in education as a classroom teacher and a GT/ Federal Programs and Testing Coordinator. I am currently our Campus Testing Coordinator at the School of Science and Technology, San Antonio Texas. 

The purpose of this legal guide is to help administrators, teachers, counselors, and staff understand the (RtI) Response to Intervention.  Having a clear view of what (RtI) is and how it helps and benefits our students with the laws and regulations that support it.  Learning about (RtI) will not only help us as educators, counselors, and teachers but will help us support our students that need interventions and supports. ]]> 2021-11-29 21:04:10 UTC https://padlet.com/becaperez316/dyjsapae3jefjuoq/wish/1918982536 #2 Summary of Topic becaperez316 https://padlet.com/becaperez316/dyjsapae3jefjuoq/wish/1925694928 Within the field of education it is important to learn about Response to Intervention (RtI) so that we can foster awareness and help and support all students. It is vital in providing services and intervention for students that need the help. Learning and understanding (RtI) at times has had resistance due to the lack of knowledge and understanding that is why it is important to know about this topic. As educators acquiring the skills and knowledge will reinforce the important of (RtI) and how it is crucial in the process to the instructional setting as well as helping all students that benefit from Response to Intervention. ]]> 2021-12-02 17:21:20 UTC https://padlet.com/becaperez316/dyjsapae3jefjuoq/wish/1925694928 #3 Professional Association becaperez316 https://padlet.com/becaperez316/dyjsapae3jefjuoq/wish/1925695125 According to The National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) clearly states what Response to Intervention is and the challenges that are encountered.  Within the article, it states a clear understanding of how
 (RtI ) is implemented in everyday instructional time and in each classroom grade level campus. Implementing (RtI) is crucial and it is important that educators are aware and prepared on how to serve students in need.




References:
Barrio , B., Carbonneau, K.,
Poppen,M., Miller, D., Dunn, M., &
Hsiao, Y.-J. (2016). NASET.org
Home Page. Theory to Practice:
Implementation
Achievements and
Challenges of Response to
Intervention in a Rural District.
https://www.naset.org/index.php?id=5330.



]]> 2021-12-02 17:21:27 UTC https://padlet.com/becaperez316/dyjsapae3jefjuoq/wish/1925695125 #4 Current News Article becaperez316 https://padlet.com/becaperez316/dyjsapae3jefjuoq/wish/1925695357 Early identification and intervention to prevent reading failure: A response to intervention (RtI) initiative.

The article discusses: 
* RtI model for early identification and interventions to prevent students from failing. 
* using a screening support system to help alert teachers of students that may be lacking reading skills and comprehension.
* class interventions
* How (RtI) methods have had success. 
* the influences of student's first home language on learning to read in the target language (English) and the benefits of being bilingual. 


Reference:
Siegel, L. S. (2020). Early identification and intervention to prevent reading failure: A response to intervention (RTI) initiative. The Educational and Developmental Psychologist, 37(2), 140–146. https://doi-org.easydb.angelo.edu/10.1017/edp.2020.21



]]> 2021-12-02 17:21:33 UTC https://padlet.com/becaperez316/dyjsapae3jefjuoq/wish/1925695357 #5 Current News Article becaperez316 https://padlet.com/becaperez316/dyjsapae3jefjuoq/wish/1925695638 The Use of Response to Intervention to Inform Special Education Eligibility Decisions for Students with Learning Disabilities

The article discusses:

* issues that relate to the implementation of (RtI) and the evaluation of student identification for students' eligibility for special education services.

* supporting students and implementation of (RtI) a part of a multi-tiered system that benefits students.





Reference:
Gartland, D., & Strosnider, R. (2020). The Use of Response to Intervention to Inform Special Education Eligibility Decisions for Students With Specific Learning Disabilities. Learning Disability Quarterly, 43(4), 195–200. https://doi-org.easydb.angelo.edu/10.1177/0731948720949964

]]> 2021-12-02 17:21:41 UTC https://padlet.com/becaperez316/dyjsapae3jefjuoq/wish/1925695638 #6 Original Law 1 Statutory/ Federal Regulations § 300.111 Child find becaperez316 https://padlet.com/becaperez316/dyjsapae3jefjuoq/wish/1925695929 The law states: 
* requires states to have procedures and policies set in place for students who need special education or related services are identified and evaluated (Child Find, 34 CFR § 300.111.)
* outlines the practice that is developed and executed to determine which students are presently receiving services (Child Find, 34 CFR § 300.111.)

Reference: 
Child Find, 34 CFR § 300.111.]]> 2021-12-02 17:21:49 UTC https://padlet.com/becaperez316/dyjsapae3jefjuoq/wish/1925695929 #7 Original Law 2 Statutory/ Federal Law—34 Code of Federal Regulations § 300.307-Specific Learning Disabilities becaperez316 https://padlet.com/becaperez316/dyjsapae3jefjuoq/wish/1925696286 This law states: 

which student meets certain criteria for a student to qualify if they have a learning disability. 
 
there must be a permit set in place for research-based intervention. 


Reference:
34 Code of Federal Regulations § 300.307 
 
]]> 2021-12-02 17:21:58 UTC https://padlet.com/becaperez316/dyjsapae3jefjuoq/wish/1925696286 #8 Original Law 3 -Administrative/ State Law –19 Texas Administrative Code § 89.1001(a) becaperez316 https://padlet.com/becaperez316/dyjsapae3jefjuoq/wish/1925696561 This law states:  

* all special education is provided to all students that qualify under the state plan part b of the Individual with Disabilities Education Act. 

* all education programs will abide by all laws state and federal that work hand in hand with special education instruction and is monitored by Texas Education Agency (TEA). 


 
Reference: 
 
19 TAC § 89.1001(a) 
]]> 2021-12-02 17:22:06 UTC https://padlet.com/becaperez316/dyjsapae3jefjuoq/wish/1925696561 #9 Original Law 4-Statutory/ Federal Law—20 United States Code § 1414 becaperez316 https://padlet.com/becaperez316/dyjsapae3jefjuoq/wish/1925696870 This law states: 

 It is the state and schools’ responsibility to make free public education accessible to students with a learning disabilities. It is important to obtain informed consent from a parent so that qualified students can receive services at their campus. 
 
 

Reference: 
20 U.S. Code § 1414
 
]]> 2021-12-02 17:22:16 UTC https://padlet.com/becaperez316/dyjsapae3jefjuoq/wish/1925696870 #10 Local Administrative Law/Policy/Rule becaperez316 https://padlet.com/becaperez316/dyjsapae3jefjuoq/wish/1925697126 Administrative/ Local Law – School of Science and Technology Code of Conduct (2021)
 
 
The School of Science and Technology states that for the school to provide effective education including SPED/504 it is imperative to offer equal and high-quality education to all students.  In addition to the response of (RtI), SST is able to benefit and identify solid quality instruction and early intervention. 
 


Reference: 
 
School of Science and Technology. (2021). p.g.39. Student Code of Conduct.
 
]]> 2021-12-02 17:22:24 UTC https://padlet.com/becaperez316/dyjsapae3jefjuoq/wish/1925697126 #11 Ethical Principle- American School Counselor Association Ethical Standards becaperez316 https://padlet.com/becaperez316/dyjsapae3jefjuoq/wish/1925697418 The ASCA Ethical Standards: help identify and describe the ethical role duty and responsibility school counselors have (American School Counselor Association, 2016). 
A.1. (h) of the ethical standards states that school counselors  in order to support student development must provide effective, responsive interventions to address all students needs (American School Counselor Association, 2016). 

Reference: 
American School Counselor
Association. (2016). ASCA ethical standards for school counselors. 
]]> 2021-12-02 17:22:31 UTC https://padlet.com/becaperez316/dyjsapae3jefjuoq/wish/1925697418 #12 Non-Law Source- Good Intentions, Poor Outcomes: Centering Culture and Language Diversity within Response to Intervention becaperez316 https://padlet.com/becaperez316/dyjsapae3jefjuoq/wish/1925697664
This article focuses on the Culturally and linguistically diverse students face within the public school system. 
Response to intervention (RtI) provides help and support students needing services. As future counselors, it is imperative to learn about (RtI) to help all students and promote a fair process for the student body.  It is imperative that we advocate for all students including the culturally diverse population and inclusion for students that fall under (RtI). 


References
Shell, E. M., Johnson, L. V., & Getch, Y. Q. (2019). Good Intentions, Poor Outcomes: Centering Culture and Language Diversity within Response to Intervention. Journal of School Counseling, 17(24).
]]> 2021-12-02 17:22:38 UTC https://padlet.com/becaperez316/dyjsapae3jefjuoq/wish/1925697664 #13 Recommendations / Best Practices for Compliance becaperez316 https://padlet.com/becaperez316/dyjsapae3jefjuoq/wish/1925697910 * Follow all federal and state laws that surround (RtI) and policies that are centered around IDEA.
* Provide awareness to all staff, teachers, and counselors with special education and (RtI). 
* Use data-driven decision-making.
* Practice fidelity of implementation.
* Collaborate with special education to provide services and refer students that are needing interventions. 
*  Practice equity for all students and advocate for students who may be overlooked including culturally diverse students. 
* Provide a safe and welcoming environment for students needing support and intervention. 
* Practice collaboration with all staff members to help and support students in (RtI) and special education. ]]> 2021-12-02 17:22:45 UTC https://padlet.com/becaperez316/dyjsapae3jefjuoq/wish/1925697910