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What is Response to Intervention (RTI) and how can it help kids struggling in school?

September 28, 2022 • Exceptional Lives • Season 1 • Episode 27

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Response to intervention (RTI) is a system schools use to help students who are struggling. If your child has a disability, RTI could be the way to help. Find out what you should know about RTI in today’s podcast.

Resources mentioned in this episode

Components of literacy
Reading Interventions videos
Hard Words: Why aren't kids being taught to read?
Special Education Evaluation
Reasons why kids have trouble
What the science says: effective reading interventions for kids with learning disabilities
Kinds of services your child may get
Know your rights! (What is IDEA?)
Decide on interventions and monitor progress
Working with the school

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