The process for identifying a specific learning disability such as dyslexia is complicated in the public school setting. In this episode Mary explains the RTI (Response to Intervention) process. She also breaks down how a student is eligible for special education in the public school. Key take away is ensuring that the student is receiving appropriate instruction to remediate their decoding struggles. Strong Tier 1 and 2 instruction is necessary to determine whether the student has a learning deficit or a learning disability.

Resource Links:

1. What to Expect at an IEP Eligibility Meeting
2. Response to Intervention
3. Intervention Central
4. 13 Conditions Covered Under IDEA
5. How Does the Reading Brain Work? (video)
6. RTI pyramid "triangle"
7. Struggling Readers Checklist

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