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| Ensuring that a decision would be the same across settings. |
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| Matching a decision to a functional hypothesis. Choosing appropriate target variables and interventions. Outcome determination is supported reliably by data. |
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| Essential RtI technical checks before starting |
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Tier 1 validity of curriculum, prevention; R & V of universal screening; decision rules
Tier 2 R & V of small group intervention; progress monitoring; decision rules
Tier 3 Procedural guidelines; cumulative intervention history, goal setting, increasing & decreasing intensity interventions; protocol for judging intensity |
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| Essential RtI technical checks as model is carried out |
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Tier 1 Implementation variables, progress monitoring
Tier 2 implementation variables, progress monitoring
Tier 3 R & V of intensive problem solving |
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| Technical adequacy for the individual case |
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Reliability: agreement on target variable selection, target variable occurring, intervention as implemented
Validity: target variable well selected, intervention well selected, outcomes meaningful |
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