Scientific Researched-Based Intervention (SRBI)/
Response to Intervention (RtI)
The State Department of Education has released the newly revised Guidelines for Identifying Children with Learning Disabilities. These guidelines mandate the use of scientific research-based interventions (SRBI) for all students who demonstrate difficulty in academic and/or behavioral areas. This intervention data must then be considered when making an eligibility determination for a student suspected of having a learning disability. Therefore, our districts will no longer utilize a discrepancy formula (the difference between a student's intellectual potential and actual academic achievement levels) in making an LD determination. We are committed to making sure that our program for SRBI, which includes implementation of strong curriculum in reading, math, and writing, professional development for teachers, a system of assessment of progress in each tier of intervention, and a system for communication of results with parents, is of high quality and effectively supports students, teachers and parents.
If your child requires supplemental targeted instruction in the SRBI model, you will receive specific notification of that from your child's school. His or her progress in this supplemental instruction will be tracked so that you can receive periodic updates concerning your child's progress. If you believe that your child may require such instruction, please contact your school principal for additional information regarding your school's SRBI process.
If you would like to obtain more information about the policies of the State of Connecticut for student performance, strategies for increasing student rate of learning, and parental rights to request an evaluation of a child suspected of having a learning disability, we invite you to visit the following websites, which provide additional information:
Connecticut's Framework for SRBI/RtI
We know that this information can be confusing for parents, and we want to provide as much information as we can to help alleviate any concerns that may be raised by this process. Your child's individual progress is important to us; we value the parent-school partnerships that help every child to excel. If you have any questions regarding this notification, please feel free to contact Quentin H. Rueckert at 860-379-8583.
If your child requires supplemental targeted instruction in the SRBI model, you will receive specific notification of that from your child's school. His or her progress in this supplemental instruction will be tracked so that you can receive periodic updates concerning your child's progress. If you believe that your child may require such instruction, please contact your school principal for additional information regarding your school's SRBI process.
If you would like to obtain more information about the policies of the State of Connecticut for student performance, strategies for increasing student rate of learning, and parental rights to request an evaluation of a child suspected of having a learning disability, we invite you to visit the following websites, which provide additional information:
Connecticut's Framework for SRBI/RtI
We know that this information can be confusing for parents, and we want to provide as much information as we can to help alleviate any concerns that may be raised by this process. Your child's individual progress is important to us; we value the parent-school partnerships that help every child to excel. If you have any questions regarding this notification, please feel free to contact Quentin H. Rueckert at 860-379-8583.