Virginia

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Does the state have a RTI website? Yes.

http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/response_intervention/index.shtml

Does the state have a RTI guidance document? Yes.

http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/response_intervention/guidance/responsive_instruction.pdf

What does the state allow for SLD determination? RTI and IQ Discrepancy and Other

http://www.doe.virginia.gov/special_ed/regulations/state/regs_speced_disability_va.pdf

Does the state have an RTI Related SPDG? No.

http://www.signetwork.org/Docs/2007Abstracts/2007Virginia.htm

Does the state have RTI Components in its SPP? Yes.

Indicator 1: Graduation
Indicator 4: Suspension and Expulsion
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/special_ed/reports_plans_stats/state_performance_plan/2010_revision.pdf

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Responsive Instruction: Refining Our Work of Teaching All Children: Virginia’s “Response to Intervention" Initiative (pdf): This Response to Intervention (RTI) guidance document is designed to assist school divisions in understanding what RTI is, its origins in educational practice and research, its value, and several ways it can be implemented. The purpose of this document is to assist school divisions in taking action in providing effective instructional and behavioral strategies that provide the best educational opportunities for all students. It is particularly designed to assist school divisions in establishing effective student progress monitoring teams in all of their schools. This guidance document was developed in October 2007 by the Virginia Department of Education, Office of Student Services in the Division of Special Education and Student Services.
Memo: Response to Intervention (RtI) Initiative: This resource is a 2007 memo from Billy K. Cannaday, Jr., Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction, to all Division Superintendents announcing the development of the state’s comprehensive Response to Intervention (RtI) guidance document entitled Responsive Instruction: Refining Our Work of Teaching All Children – Virginia’s “Response to Intervention” Initiative. The memo describes the intent of the document, which is to facilitate and assist school divisions across as they implement RtI. The memo provides a link directly to the guidance document.
Memo: Spring 2008 Response to Intervention Statewide Institute (RtI): This resource is a 2008 memo from Billy K. Cannaday, Jr., Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction, to all Division Superintendents regarding the hosting of a statewide Response to Intervention (RtI) Institute. The memo describes the purpose of the Institute, which is to help school divisions, institutions of higher education, and other educational professionals understand what RtI is, its origins in educational practices and research, and its instructional usefulness and value. The memo also delineates what types of training sessions will be offered.
Memo: Application for Response to Intervention (RtI) Pilot Sites: This resource is a 2008 memo from Billy K. Cannaday, Jr., Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction, to all Division Superintendents. It announces an invitation from the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) for school divisions to participate as 2008-2009 Response to Intervention (RTI) pilot sites. The memo describes the purpose of the pilot program and what resources the department will provide for RTI implementation in each pilot division. The memo is accompanied by an application that contains a list of criteria that a school division must meet, and questions related to school division plans for RTI implementation and how the essential components of RTI will be integrated. The application includes information on pilot participant expectations, requirements, and criteria for selection.
Response to Intervention (RtI) Parent Notification (pdf): This fact sheet was developed by the Virginia Department of Education in August 2009 for dissemination to parents. It describes what RTI is and what the state’s policies are regarding the collection of student performance data and the provision of services when implementing RtI.
Universal Screening as a Component of Response to Intervention (pdf): This brief provides a basic overview of screening assessments to help school staff become better consumers of screening and the results. It describes what screening is, the critical features of accuracy and efficiency, and the role of screening within an RTI model. The brief also delineates standards for judging high-quality screening and implementation challenges. This brief is a supplemental resource to Virginia’s RtI guidance document, Responsive Instruction: Refining Our Work of Teaching All Children. The brief was developed in January 2009 by Evelyn Johnson, of Boise State University, and Daryl F. Mellard, of the University of Kansas, for the Virginia Department of Education.
The Two Models of RTI: Standard Protocol and Problem Solving (pdf): This brief provides an overview of two approaches that have emerged as the methodology for developing small group interventions for use in the RtI process – the standard protocol approach (Standard Protocol; RTI-SP) and the problem-solving approach (RTI-PS). The brief describes the differences between the models, the advantages and disadvantages of each, and how to use a combination of the two approaches within an RTI model. It also delineates key questions for a school to ask when making a decision regarding which model to implement. This brief is a supplemental resource to Virginia’s RtI guidance document, Responsive Instruction: Refining Our Work of Teaching All Children. The brief was developed in January 2009 by Edward S. Shapiro, of Lehigh University’s Center for Promoting Research to Practice, for the Virginia Department of Education.
RtI and the Special Education Eligibility Process: Frequently Asked Questions (pdf): This brief provides answers to technical questions regarding RtI and the special education eligibility process. It is intended to be read in conjunction with Virginia’s primary guidance document, Responsive Instruction: Refining Our Work of Teaching All Children. It also provides sample documentation of RtI activities, and a flowchart illustrating the RtI and eligibility process. This brief was developed in April 2009 by the Virginia Department of Education.
RTI and the Road to Special Education (pdf): This presentation discusses key factors for administrators to keep in mind when using RTI to determine special education designations. It presents recommendations from the President’s Commission on Excellence in Special Education, research on special education, and ten tips to guide the eligibility determination process. The presentation was part of a Virginia Department of Education RTI Pilot Training session on held on June 23, 2009. The resources from other pilot training sessions can be found on the Virginia Department of Education website.
Planning for 2009-2010: Back to the Blueprint (Ensuring Fidelity) (pdf): This presentation outlines a blueprint for implementing RTI. It provides advice and tips on consensus building, infrastructure building, and implementation. The presentation was part of a Virginia Department of Education RTI Pilot Training session on held on June 23, 2009. The resources from other pilot trainings can be found on the Virginia Department of Education website.

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The resources within the State Databases were taken directly from the states. Any policies, models, or programs described within those resources have not been evaluated by and are not endorsed by either the National Center on Response to Intervention or the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, which funds the Center. The resources were meant only to provide examples of work being done in the field.