All students are in the classroom, basic interventions and strategies are used

Interventions and strategies are increased to help the struggling students. An example would be to have class 2 to 3 times a week for 10 minutes in small group instruction, and working on skills that the students are struggling with.

Is the most intensive. An example would be to have class 5 days a week for 10 to 15 minutes in small group to try to close the learning gap

Evaluation for special education

Response to intervention (RTI) involves a school reviewing everyone’s skills in reading, writing and math. If a student is identified as a struggling student the school will recommend targeted teaching—called interventions—to help struggling students catch up. A big part of the RTI process involves closely monitoring student progress. That way the school can see which kids need more academic support.

Find out what skills your child is learning at school

Find opportunities in your community for social activities

Talk to other parents whose children have an intellectual disability

Meet with the school and develop an IEP to address your child’s needs

Group students by shared interest, topic, or ability for assignments

Assess students’ learning using formative assessment

Manage the classroom to create a safe and supportive environment

Continually assess and adjust lesson content to meet students’ needs

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Design lessons based on students’ learning styles

An individualized education plan, or IEP, is a legal document that details the personalized learning needs and goals for a child with a disability as defined by law when the child attends a K-12 grade educational institution that receives public funding