North Dakota Administrative Code
Title 67 - Public Instruction, Superintendent of
Article 67-23 - Special Education
Chapter 67-23-06 - Response to Intervention
Section 67-23-06-01 - Definitions

As used in this chapter, the following definitions apply:

1. "Evidence-based practices" includes educational practices and instructional strategies that are supported by relevant scientific research studies.

2. "Fidelity of implementation" means:

a. In the case of evidence-based practices, consistent and accurate implementation of a program following the program developer's specifications; and

b. In the case of the components of the response to intervention framework, that all components are implemented in accordance with nationally approved standards and the North Dakota department of public instruction.

3. "Progress monitoring" and "standard protocol" means scientifically based processes used to monitor implementation of interventions by assessing a child's academic performance and evaluating the effectiveness of the instruction received by the child.

4. "Universal screening" means a screening protocol is provided to all children at a grade level. It is the first stage in identifying or predicting children who may be at risk for poor learning outcomes.

General Authority: NDCC 15.1-32-09, 28-32-02

Law Implemented: NDCC 15.1-32-09; 20 USC 1400 - 1419