The
University of Kansas National Response to Intervention (RtI) Leadership
Preparation Program: Improving School Outcomes for Students with Significant
Disabilities in Urban Settings
Office of Special Education Programs
Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities
Preparation of Leadership Personnel (84.325D)
The University of Kansas
Beach Center on Disability in conjunction with the University of Kansas Center
for Research on Learning (CRL) propose the National Response to Intervention
(RtI) Leadership Preparation Program.This collaboration will ensure the development of five doctoral leaders
with expansive knowledge of RtI and its application for students with
significant disabilities in urban settings.The two collaborating centers offer a national reputation
for supporting students with diverse academic and behavioral needs.It is through this unique partnership
that the selected doctoral candidates will have access to a comprehensive array
of professional opportunities including;
- A doctoral program (including
specialized course work, intensive field experiences and research applications)
focused specifically on meeting the needs of children with disabilities from
diverse backgrounds through the use of RtI practices,
- A research program
that reflects rigorous application of tertiary level interventions through the
Department of Education awarded National Center on Tertiary Level Interventions
located at the Beach Center on Disability, and
- Practices that promote a
comprehensive knowledge base in the areas of access to the general curriculum,
evidence-based pedagogy and practices, collaborative partnerships through the
RTI process, policies and federal mandates.
The need for well trained personnel
in special education is evident and has the resultant outcome of improved
educational opportunities and outcomes for students.
Please download the flyer for the leadership
program. For more information please feel free to contact KU Beach
Center on Disability at 785-864-4950.
Flyer Download