Assignment task: Compare and Contrast the IEP Process to RTI
Read the articles below:
- Steps in the IEP Process
- Framing Urban School Challenges: The Problems to Examine When Implementing Response to Intervention
- A family Guide to Response to Intervention
Module: Compare and contrast the IEP process to RTI
Compare and contrast the IEP process to RTI. Explain your opinion in detail. Keep in mind the questions below:
Q1. Which system provides the highest level of testing that would provide early intervention for a child with a possible learning disability?
Q2. Which process is most likely to protect the rights of the parents and children with special needs?
Q3. Which method is most cost effective?
Q4. Discuss whether or not each process enhances the participation of parents and students in educational programs.
Q5. Which method would you most prefer if you were a parent, teacher, or student with special needs?
Q6. In essence are we suggesting that teachers "try harder" before referring a child for special education?