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History of Response to Intervention Response to Intervention (RtI) came about initially in answer to the over-identification of struggling students as special education students. It was developed starting in the late 1970s by numerous researchers seeking a method of identifying learning disabilities that avoids the problems of the discrepancy model. Many educators were concerned that too many students were being identified as having a learning disability, not because they actually had one, â€Å"but because they had not been successful in a general education program† (Prasse, 2010). Many were also concerned that students with a true learning disability were not receiving the help they needed quickly enough. Before RtI, the accepted†¦show more content†¦Indeed, some research indicates that if a child who reads slowly has IQ scores that are above average, that child might receive services under IDEA based on the discrepancy between the IQ scores and the reading ability. On the other hand, another child who also reads slowly but has IQ scores that are average may not receive any services because of the lack of a significant discrepancy. Such approaches to assessment may clearly result in some children who need services not getting them while others who do not need them will receive them† (Pasternack, 2002). Based on the testimony of Dr. Pasternack and others, a statute was added to the 2004 IDEIA requiring school districts to use some form of scientifically based research to guide intervention decisions. RtI was recognized as one option that school districts can use to identify students with learning disabilities. The federal law states: When determining whether a child has a specific learning disability as defined in  § 602 (29), a local educational agency shall not be required to take into consideration whether a child has a severe discrepancy between achievement and intellectualShow MoreRelatedThe And Implementation Of Rapid Response Teams1470 Words   |  6 Pagesthat must be assessed and reviewed routinely to identify the dysfunctions or parts that are in need of intervention. It is the job of nurses, doctors and other healthcare professionals to recognize and communicate when there is a need for change or improvement in order for patients to receive the highest standard of care and optimal health outcomes. The creation and implementation of Rapid Response Teams were one of the many strategies initiated in the 100,000 Lives Campaign (2004) instituted by theRead MoreThe Sampling Approach1154 Words   |  5 Pagesdesign is: experimental treatment pretest-posttest comparison design. 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