Paul Yovanoff

The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between schools' RTI (Response to Intervention) implementation and teachers' RTI knowledge and student outcomes. There will be a particular focus on students receiving Tier 3 interventions and students with reading disabilities in special education (i.e., students with IEPs in reading). Although RTI is widely used, research suggests that Tier 3 intervention implementation is highly variable and its relation to special education is inco...

The purpose of this project was to develop a reading program that will supplement current reading instruction and increase the intensity of instruction for students with intellectual disabilities. Many students with intellectual disabilities fail to achieve minimal literacy skills. Intervention techniques effective for struggling readers can also improve literacy outcomes for students with intellectual disabilities. Students with intellectual disabilities, however, need more intensive instru...