The Integrated Model
Initiated in 2007, when the state of Oregon removed the ability-achievement "discrepancy model" from its state regulations for special education, the Integrated Model was created in the Eugene School District 4J. Spearheaded by a small team in the Student Services Department--director Larry Sullivan with school psychologists Justin Potts and Karen Apgar--the model was developed and implemented in 2008. With on-going revisions to reflect new research and developments in the field, the Integrated Model seeks to reduce inappropriate identification of Specific Learning Disability by integrating tiered instructional intervention, progress monitoring, and assessment into a comprehensive evaluation that highlights student academic and psychological processing strengths and weaknesses.
Integrated Model Presentation History
Presenters
Karen Pearse Apgar
As a Nationally Certified School Psychologist for over 30 years, Dr. Apgar has broad experience and expertise in the practice and supervision of school psychological services, including the evaluation and identification of Specific Learning Disabilities. She is well-known and highly-regarded in the field of school psychology and provides professional development across the country. In addition, she regularly guest lectures in school psychology graduate programs and has well as over a decade's experience as a volunteer leader and board member in the National Association of School Psychologists.