Legal and Ethical Guide by Jamara Frazier https://padlet.com/jhogan217/yu2rb5fvir2i44q2 EDG 6305-DM1 en-us 2021-06-16 00:59:13 UTC 2025-11-20 21:03:27 UTC hello@padlet.com Early identification and intervention to prevent reading failure: A response to intervention (RTI) initiative jhogan217 https://padlet.com/jhogan217/yu2rb5fvir2i44q2/wish/1651842691 In this article it discusses:
  • the RtI model for early identification and intervention to prevent reading failure.
  • using a screening system to helps alert teachers to students that may lack reading skills.
  • whole class interventions
  • how these methods had successes
  • the influence of student's first language on learning to read in English and the benefits of bilingualism.

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
]]> 2021-07-16 00:57:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jhogan217/yu2rb5fvir2i44q2/wish/1651842691 The Use of Response to Intervention to Inform Special Education Eligibility Decisions for Students with Specific Learning Disabilities jhogan217 https://padlet.com/jhogan217/yu2rb5fvir2i44q2/wish/1651846326 This article discusses: 
  • how RtI is a vital part of a multi-tiered system that benefits students.
  • issues that related to the implementation of RtI and the evaluation of identifying students' eligibility for special education services.

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.
]]> 2021-07-16 00:58:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jhogan217/yu2rb5fvir2i44q2/wish/1651846326 jhogan217 https://padlet.com/jhogan217/yu2rb5fvir2i44q2/wish/1651885922 I am Jamara Frazier, one of the proud school counselors at Peach Elementary in Arlington ISD.

The purpose of this legal and ethical guide is to inform teachers, fellow counselors, and administrators of Response to Intervention (RtI) and laws that center around RtI.

Response to Intervention (RtI) is a multi-tiered approach that is in place to identify and support students with learning and behavior needs. RtI is important to make sure that we meeting the needs of students and identifying ways to assist them in their academic journey. ]]> 2021-07-16 01:14:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jhogan217/yu2rb5fvir2i44q2/wish/1651885922 jhogan217 https://padlet.com/jhogan217/yu2rb5fvir2i44q2/wish/1652022010 1. Response to Intervention (RtI) is important to simply foster awareness of the needs of our students. Ultimately, if we know better, we do better. A lack of knowledge and/or understanding is why there is some resistance when it come to the topic of RtI. Cultivating awareness will reinforce the importance of RtI and how imperative the process is to the instructional setting.

2. Best Practices
  • Implement concentrated instruction that is focused on a small but targeted set of reading skills.
  • Adjust the overall lesson pace.
  • Include opportunities for extensive practice and high quality feedback with one-on-one instruction.
  • Progress and aggressive monitoring.

3. An emerging issue with RtI is that all key components in the implementation is not being executed. Teacher and staff resistance to change and poor professional development on RtI are leading causes. These issue produce insufficient knowledge and lack of understanding. As a result, students are struggling.

4. Jennifer Terry - Instructional Coach/RtI facilitator at Peach Elementary.
]]> 2021-07-16 02:09:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jhogan217/yu2rb5fvir2i44q2/wish/1652022010 National Association of Special Education Teachers jhogan217 https://padlet.com/jhogan217/yu2rb5fvir2i44q2/wish/1652117033 The National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) produced a publication that defines what Response to Intervention is and the challenges that are faced. It is outlined in the publication that the purpose is to examine how the RtI process is implemented in everyday classroom life at the elementary and middle school campuses.

Reference:
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. ]]> 2021-07-16 02:51:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jhogan217/yu2rb5fvir2i44q2/wish/1652117033 Statutory/Federal Law -- 34 Code of Federal Regulations § 300.111 Child Find jhogan217 https://padlet.com/jhogan217/yu2rb5fvir2i44q2/wish/1652212814 This law states:
  • requires states to have policies and procedures that students who are in need of special education or related services are identified and evaluated  (34 CFR § 300.111 Child Find).
  • outlines that a method is developed and executed to determine which students are currently receiving services  (34 CFR § 300.111 Child Find).

Reference:
34 Code of Federal Regulations § 300.111 Child Find
]]> 2021-07-16 03:48:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jhogan217/yu2rb5fvir2i44q2/wish/1652212814 Statutory/Federal Law -- 34 Code of Federal Regulations § 300.307 - Specific Learning Disabilities jhogan217 https://padlet.com/jhogan217/yu2rb5fvir2i44q2/wish/1652245827 This law states:
  • there is a certain criteria for determining if a student has a learning disability.
  • there must be a permit that the use of research based intervention.

Reference:
34 Code of Federal Regulations § 300.307
]]> 2021-07-16 04:09:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jhogan217/yu2rb5fvir2i44q2/wish/1652245827 Administrative/State Law -- 19 Texas Administrative Code § 89.1001(a) jhogan217 https://padlet.com/jhogan217/yu2rb5fvir2i44q2/wish/1652262015 This law states:
  • special education is provided to all students that qualify under the state plan part b of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
  • all education programs will abide by the state and federal laws that deal with the delivery of special education and will be monitored by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

Reference:
19 TAC § 89.1001(a)
]]> 2021-07-16 04:21:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jhogan217/yu2rb5fvir2i44q2/wish/1652262015 Administrative/Local Law -- Arlington ISD Student Code of Conduct (2020) jhogan217 https://padlet.com/jhogan217/yu2rb5fvir2i44q2/wish/1652889372 Arlington ISD outlines that in order to provide the most effective education for all students, it is important that AISD provide a high quality and effective education to each child. With response to intervention (RtI), the district is able to benefit and identify high quality instruction and early intervention.

Reference:
Arlington ISD. (2020). Student Code of Conduct.
]]> 2021-07-16 17:49:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jhogan217/yu2rb5fvir2i44q2/wish/1652889372 Statutory/Federal Law -- 20 United States Code § 1414 jhogan217 https://padlet.com/jhogan217/yu2rb5fvir2i44q2/wish/1652911223 This law states:
  • that it is the responsibility to making a free public education accessible to student's with a learning disability.
  • obtaining informed consent from a parent is vital before a student can receive services. 

Reference:
20 U.S. Code § 1414
]]> 2021-07-16 18:26:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jhogan217/yu2rb5fvir2i44q2/wish/1652911223 American School Counselor Association Ethical Standards jhogan217 https://padlet.com/jhogan217/yu2rb5fvir2i44q2/wish/1653465836 The ASCA Ethical Standards: help to identify and describe the ethical responsibility that 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 student needs (American School Counselor Association, 2016).

Reference:
American School Counselor Association. (2016). ASCA ethical standards for school counselors.]]> 2021-07-17 20:26:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jhogan217/yu2rb5fvir2i44q2/wish/1653465836 jhogan217 https://padlet.com/jhogan217/yu2rb5fvir2i44q2/wish/1653474505 Legal and ethical standards are the guiding rules and principles that outline what and how we do things. Legal standards are set in laws, statutes, regulations, and policies. Ethical standards are based on human principles. Both legal and ethical standards have played an important role in my educational journey. These standards has allowed for the opportunity to receive a good quality and rigorous education. Also, these standards gave me the freedom to accomplish and live out my passions through getting my bachelors and master's degree.]]> 2021-07-17 21:05:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jhogan217/yu2rb5fvir2i44q2/wish/1653474505 jhogan217 https://padlet.com/jhogan217/yu2rb5fvir2i44q2/wish/1653481790
  • Abide by the rules, regulations, policies, and laws that are centered around IDEA.
  • Use scientific and research based intervention to inform practice
  • Culturally and ethically teach and administer interventions.
  • Use data driven decision making.
  • Use fidelity of implementation.
  • Collaborate with special education to provide services and refer students as needed.
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