Targeted Interventions
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH-BASED refers to "Scientific Research that involves the application of rigorous, systematic,
and objective procedures to obtain reliable and valid knowledge relevant to education activities and programs" (United States Department of Education,
2009). In other words programs, strategies, and assessments shown to be effective in rigorous, scientific studies.
Purpose
The purpose of the Wisconsin Intensive Interventions Selection Tool is to assist school and district teams in selecting the intensive interventions
required for implementing Wisconsin's new specific learning disabilities (SLD) eligibility criteria.
Rationale - This tool is intended to be a resource for school-based IEP teams as they implement Wisconsin's Specific Learning Disabilities Rule. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) enlisted the help of Great Lakes West at American Institutes for Research to develop this resource. While many lists and databases of interventions exist, there are none that specifically align interventions with the eight achievement areas referenced in Wisconsin's SLD rule. A such, IEP
teams will be able to use the tool to determine whether the intervention they intend to implement, or have implemented, with a student meets the criteria for
being scientific research or evidence based as defined in the SLD rule.
*It is important to note that this is not intended to be an exhaustive list and there is no requirement that compels IEP teams to use this tool to determine whether the interventions they are considering meet the criteria in the rule. Further, it is possible for an intervention that meets the criteria as set forth in the SLD rule not to appear on this list. In all cases, it is the responsibility of the IEP team to determine whether the intervention meets the criteria specified in the SLD rule. This tool will be updated
periodically and new intervention resources will be added on a semi-regular basis in order to enhance its ongoing utility to IEP teams. Inclusion on, or absence from, this listing of intervention options does not in any way constitute endorsement or recommendation from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
and objective procedures to obtain reliable and valid knowledge relevant to education activities and programs" (United States Department of Education,
2009). In other words programs, strategies, and assessments shown to be effective in rigorous, scientific studies.
Purpose
The purpose of the Wisconsin Intensive Interventions Selection Tool is to assist school and district teams in selecting the intensive interventions
required for implementing Wisconsin's new specific learning disabilities (SLD) eligibility criteria.
Rationale - This tool is intended to be a resource for school-based IEP teams as they implement Wisconsin's Specific Learning Disabilities Rule. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) enlisted the help of Great Lakes West at American Institutes for Research to develop this resource. While many lists and databases of interventions exist, there are none that specifically align interventions with the eight achievement areas referenced in Wisconsin's SLD rule. A such, IEP
teams will be able to use the tool to determine whether the intervention they intend to implement, or have implemented, with a student meets the criteria for
being scientific research or evidence based as defined in the SLD rule.
*It is important to note that this is not intended to be an exhaustive list and there is no requirement that compels IEP teams to use this tool to determine whether the interventions they are considering meet the criteria in the rule. Further, it is possible for an intervention that meets the criteria as set forth in the SLD rule not to appear on this list. In all cases, it is the responsibility of the IEP team to determine whether the intervention meets the criteria specified in the SLD rule. This tool will be updated
periodically and new intervention resources will be added on a semi-regular basis in order to enhance its ongoing utility to IEP teams. Inclusion on, or absence from, this listing of intervention options does not in any way constitute endorsement or recommendation from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.