References
for Introducing RtI and Its Companion Web Resources

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Canter, A. (2004) A problem-solving model for improving student achievement. Retrieved May 15, 2008, from Principal Leadership Magazine, http://www.nasponline.org/resources/principals/nassp_probsolve.aspx

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Fletcher, J. M., Reschly, D. J., & Tilly, W. D. (2006). Response to intervention (RtI): Why now? California Department of Education, the Sacremento County Office of Education, the Digital California Project. Available from mms://streamer.scoe.net/RtI/060316rti.wmv

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