Which one of the following scenarios illustrates response to intervention as a diagnostic tool for students who may have disabilities?
A)Rachel hasn't acquired even the most basic reading skills despite spending several weeks in small-group reading instruction that researchers have found to be effective for 98% of children her age.
B)Over a period of several days, Stephen is given a battery of tests in which he is asked to complete various tasks that make use of different sensory modalities- vision, hearing, touch, and so on.
C)One afternoon Rudy meets with the school psychologist, who tries to determine how much instruction and scaffolding he needs to acquire new skills related to reading, writing, and math.
D)Jewel's parents are asked to keep detailed records of the kinds of activities she engages in at home each day.Midway through this record-keeping process, a special education teacher gives her intensive instruction in visual perception skills.

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Response to intervention (RTI) is a process in which students who are struggling in a certain area are given targeted interventions and their progress is monitored. In scenario A, Rachel has received several weeks of targeted reading instruction and has not made progress, which would indicate a need for further assessment and possible consideration for a disability. The other scenarios do not specifically mention targeted interventions or progress monitoring.

Which One of the Following Scenarios Illustrates Response to Intervention