Using Response to Intervention (RTI) for Washington's Students
Published June 2006

About this manual
This manual is designed to: explain the principles and components of the RTI process; provide guidelines related to decision making within a RTI system; recommend how to use RTI data in identifying specific learning disabilities; answer common questions; and identify additional resources that school districts may use in developing their own RTI systems.

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Table of Contents:

• RTI Defined
• RTI: Big Ideas
• Features of a Tiered Service Delivery Model
• Problem Solving Process
• Standard Treatment Protocol
• RTI and Behavior
• Support of RTI through Early Intervening Services Funds
• Child Find Obligations within RTI Systems
• Parent Participation
• Changing Roles and Responsibilities
• District Readiness and Professional Development
• Identifying a Specific Learning Disability Using RTI
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Resources
• References
• Appendices

Individual Appendices

• Appendix A (PDF)
• Appendix B (PDF)
• Appendix C (PDF)
• Appendix D (PDF)
• Appendix E (PDF)
• Appendix F (PDF)
• Appendix G (PDF)
• Appendix H (PDF)
• Appendix I (PDF)
• Appendix J (PDF)