Learning Disabilities 101
The process for identifying a specific learning disability such as dyslexia is complicated in the public school setting. In this episode Mary explains the RTI (Response to Intervention) process. She also breaks down how a student is eligible for special education in the public school. Key take away is ensuring that the student is receiving appropriate instruction to remediate their decoding struggles. Strong Tier 1 and 2 instruction is necessary to determine whether the student has a learning deficit or a learning disability.
Resource Links:
- What to Expect at an IEP Eligibility Meeting
- Response to Intervention
- Intervention Central
- 13 Conditions Covered Under IDEA
- How Does the Reading Brain Work? (video)
- RTI pyramid "triangle"
- Struggling Readers Checklist
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