News & Events
RInnovations
Our newsletter features information and resources for educators and families of all children including those with special needs.
Upcoming Events
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2008 RIDE Spring Leadership Institute
Collaborative Instruction: Strategies to Strengthen inclusive Middle & High School Classrooms. Featuring Keynote Speaker: Dr. Lisa Dieker
May 20, 2008, RI Convention Center
News
2007 Paul V. Sherlock Leadership Award
Rhode Island Department of Education, Office of Special Populations, invites nominations for the 2007 Paul V. Sherlock Leadership Award. The Paul V. Sherlock Award is given in recognition of superior commitment to the enhancement of educational opportunities and outcomes for all children, especially those with disabilities and their families.
Last year's award was presented to Kenneth M. Sheehan, Principal, Gorton Junior High School in Warwick, RI at our 2006 Ride Spring Leadership Conference on May 11, 2006 at the RI Convention Center by Peter McWalters, Commissioner, RI Department of Education
Download the packet for more information
Posted 5/8/2007
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2007 RIDE Winter Leadership Conference on Early Childhood Education Presentations and More
We have made a number of presentations and other materials available from the 2007 RIDE Winter Leadership Conference.
Visit the RIDE Leadership Conference Materials page.
Update: Feedback summaries for each of the ten breakout sessions are now available.
Posted 2/15/2007
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Now Available: Early Childhood Data IEP Form Pages Final
Download the Early Childhood Data IEP form
Posted 12/14/2006
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Response to Intervention Leadership Team Training
Seminar series to assist teams who are leading their schools and districts implementation of Response to Intervention, a school-wide strategic decision-making model. This series has been designed for educators and administrators who are working together to implement Response to Intervention. Each of the monthly sessions will include information on specific topics (see tentative sequence below) as well opportunity for local teams to discuss the implications of the information on their current professional practice, engage in self- evaluation and develop action plans relative to the topic and share their teams work with the larger group. Seminars will be lead by Dr. Laura Boynton Hauerwas in collaboration with other RI professionals involved in RTI.
Download the Response to Intervention Leadership Team Training flyer for more information and registration materials.
Posted 8/25/2006
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Now Available: Final IDEA 2004 Federal Regulations
Department of Education Secretary Margaret Spellings has announced the final regulations to implement the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA), Part B. An official copy of the final Part B regulations of the IDEA was published in the Federal Register on August 14, 2006. You can download a copy from the US Department of Educations' website.
Updated 8/21/2006
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Response to Intervention (RTI) project site launched
RTI
is a process of determining appropriate support and interventions to
supplement the core curriculum to meet the needs of all learners. Learn
more by visiting the RTI project
site.Posted 6/27/2006
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Now available: Presentations from 2006 RIDE Spring Leadership Conference "Aligning IDEA 2004 with NCLB"
The following presentations are available here as well as our presentations page.
- Guidelines for IDEA 2004 - Implementation - view online
- NCLB, Highly Qualified and IDEA 2004 - view online
- Alternate Grade Span Expectations (AGSEs)
- Proficiency Based Graduation Requirements and the Implications for Students with Special Needs - view online
- "Learning for All" - Ashton School 2005-2006 Benchmark School Project - view online
Posted 5/12/2006
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Available: Presentations from March 10th's Response to Intervention Conference
The following presentations are available here as well as our presentations page.
- Building a Comprehensive Assessment System - The Role of Assessment in Supporting RTI - view online
- Changing Roles of Teams - Putting all the Pieces Together to Develop a Strategic Problem Solving Team - view online
- Moving Toward a Problem-Solving Approach that Uses Response to Intervention Data - view online
Posted 3/10/2006
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Article: Successful RITAP-RIC Collaboration Results In New Five-Year Grant
The RITAP-RIC partnership is getting a renewed lease on life. That's because RITAP - The Rhode Island Technical Assistance Project - recently received a $5 million federal renewal grant that will keep it in business and connected to the College for at least five more years. Read More
Posted 12/13/2005
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Ritap.org gets a redesign
Our website has been restructured and redesigned. Let us know what you think; info(at)ritap.org
Posted 12/5/2005
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2006 Paul V. Sherlock Leadership Award
Rhode Island Department of Education, Office of Special Populations, invites nominations for the 2006 Paul V. Sherlock Leadership Award. The Paul V. Sherlock Award is given in recognition of superior commitment to the enhancement of educational opportunities and outcomes for all children, especially those with disabilities and their families.
Update (5/12/2006): This year's award was presented to Kenneth M. Sheehan, Principal, Gorton Junior High School in Warwick, RI at our 2006 Ride Spring Leadership Conference on May 11, 2006 at the RI Convention Center by Peter McWalters, Commissioner, RI Department of Education
Posted 11/1/2005
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Medicaid project site launched
Medicaid is the largest source of funding for Medical and
health-related services for people with limited income. Learn more by visiting the Medicaid project
site.Posted 9/2005
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Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Learning (SEBL) project site launched
SEBL is an inspiring approach to teaching and learning that creates a
safe, healthy, and nurturing school atmosphere. Learn more by visiting the SEBL project site.Posted 8/2005