VESID Key Actions for 2007-08

• Direct TA resources to IDEA-identified districts

• Contracts for Excellence prioritize students in greatest need, including students with disabilities

• Focus TA on improving core instructional practices

• Identify successful schools

• Establish statewide Response to Intervention (RtI) Technical Assistance Center (TAC)

• Provide grants to districts to implement RtI programs

• Explore the development of Career and Technology Education (CTE) program options for students with disabilities to decrease dropout rates

Keynote by R. Cort, 10/3/07