American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Using ARRA Funds Provided Through Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to Drive School Reform and Improvement

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Guidance document explaining how funds can legally be used under IDEA, including to support RTI.

http://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/leg/recovery/guidance/idea-b-reform.pdf

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Background Information

RTI and Special Education

Related Resources: 

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Legal Implications of Response to Intervention and Special Education Identification

Web page explaining the legal relationship between RTI and special education, including child-find and early intervention services under IDEA.

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Understanding the Modern Menu of Public Education Services for Struggling Learners: RTI Programs, Section 504, and Special Education

Web page describing the differences and relationships among RTI, special education, IDEA, and Section 504.