RTI Action Network Web Site Launches April 7, 2008! 
The National Center for Learning Disabilities is proud to announce that its Response to Intervention (RTI) initiative, the RTI Action Network, has launched its Web site, RTINetwork.org.
This new site features a section devoted to Response to Intervention on the Pre-K level, explores the Recognition & Response model, and offers helpful information and resources combined with networking access to top leaders in the field. Be sure to visit RTINetwork.org and don't forget to sign up for the RTI Action Network's online newsletter, RTI Action Update, today!
Welcome to RecognitionandResponse.org RecognitionandResponse.org is a comprehensive online resource that provides educators with information about this cutting edge approach to early education. This site offers information and resources to help early educators address the needs of young children (3 to 5 year-olds) who show signs that they may not be learning in an expected manner, even before they begin kindergarten. To receive notices about updates to this site, please click here to join our mailing list. A Snapshot of Recognition & Response This two-page FPG Snapshot provides an overview of the Recognition & Response system, and underscores the importance of recognizing and responding to critical early warning signs of learning difficulties in young children. Recognition and Response in Spring Issue of Early Developments An important article in the spring issue of the Frank Porter Graham (FPG) Child Development Institute magazine, Early Developments, discusses the question, "Can teachers and parents of three and four year-old children recognize early warning signs of learning difficulties and intervene to mitigate or prevent the difficulty down the road?" To read this article, download a free PDF copy of Early Developments from FPG's Web site. Response to Intervention Research Abstracts: The Research Behind RTI
Researchers at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute conducted a literature review to identify articles that address features of Response to Intervention (RTI) in school-aged populations. Click here to read abstracts highlighting key information about the research, including full citations, background information, purpose, population, research design and results. What Would Recognition & Response Look Like in a Typical Early Childhood Classroom?
Although some of the measures and resources for implementing Recognition & Response are still under construction, this vignette illustrates how a classroom teacher might use Recognition & Response. Go to Making Recognition & Response Work in Your Program to learn more. Find Out More About Recognition & Response
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