The RTI Approach to Evaluating Learning Disabilities, Second Edition

This revised and expanded second edition provides practitioners with state-of-the-art tools and procedures for evaluating K-12 students for specific learning disabilities (SLD) using response to intervention (RTI). It emphasizes optimizing the instructional environment in a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) and includes reproducible tools for repeated use.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 05 January 2023
Publisher: Guilford Publications

This essential work, revised and expanded in its second edition, serves as a valuable resource for practitioners. It provides state-of-the-art tools and procedures for evaluating K-12 students for specific learning disabilities (SLD) using response to intervention (RTI). The second edition emphasizes the optimization of the instructional environment within a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS). Detailed procedures are outlined for screening at-risk students, implementing RTI to enhance instruction in reading, writing, and math, identifying SLD, determining eligibility for special education, and planning individualized education programs. Case examples and practical pointers are interwoven throughout, enhancing the reader's understanding and application of the material. Presented in a convenient large-size format, the book includes reproducible tools that can be downloaded and printed for repeated use.

New to this edition, the book incorporates contemporary perspectives on SLD, updated procedures for implementing an MTSS, innovative approaches to measuring RTI, and enhancements in utilizing classroom observations. A dedicated chapter is devoted to best practices in academic screening, offering valuable insights and practical guidelines. Separate chapters focus on RTI for reading, written expression, and mathematics, providing comprehensive coverage of these critical areas. Additionally, a chapter is dedicated to RTI and special education law, focusing on the essential knowledge practitioners need to grasp.

This book proudly belongs to The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by Sandra M. Chafouleas. Its comprehensive coverage and practical insights make it a must-have resource for educators, special educators, and professionals involved in the field of intervention and support for students with learning disabilities.

Weight: 604g
Dimension: 203 x 268 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781462550449
Edition number: 2 ed