CPS Response to Intervention (RTI) & Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) 2

Question 1

Which federal law explicitly endorses the use of RTI data as an alternative to the IQ-achievement discrepancy model for identifying students with specific learning disabilities?

Accepted Answer

IDEA 2004

Answer

IDEA 2004 allows states to use RTI processes as part of the evaluation for specific learning disabilities, replacing or supplementing the traditional IQ-achievement discrepancy model.

Question 2

In an MTSS framework, a 'problem-solving team' meeting is best characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A collaborative team that analyzes data to design, implement, and evaluate individualized interventions

Answer

Problem-solving teams in MTSS use a data-driven cycle of identifying the problem, analyzing causes, planning interventions, and evaluating outcomes collaboratively.

Question 3

Which type of assessment is used at the beginning of RTI implementation to identify all students who may be at risk and need additional support?

Accepted Answer

Universal screening

Answer

Universal screening is administered to all students at regular intervals (typically three times per year) to identify those who may need additional support before they fall significantly behind.

Question 4

In RTI progress monitoring, an 'aim line' is used to:

Accepted Answer

Represent the expected rate of improvement needed for a student to reach the goal

Answer

The aim line connects a student's baseline score to the end-of-intervention goal, showing the expected rate of improvement needed for the student to meet the target.

Question 5

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is best understood as the MTSS framework applied to:

Accepted Answer

Social-emotional and behavioral domains

Answer

PBIS applies the multi-tiered, data-driven logic of MTSS to student behavior and social-emotional functioning, promoting positive school climate and reducing disciplinary issues.

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CPS Response to Intervention (RTI) & Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) 2