DTORF is a well-researched measurement tool that meets federal standards specifically defined in the NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT of 2001 and in the IDEA requirements. DTORF answers the question: Has the student acquired the specified learning goals and objectives while participating in the school's program?

What is a developmental teaching approach?

Developmental Teaching is a proven meethod to foster social-emotional competence, and responsible behavior in children and youth. It matches a child's current social, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive abilities with specific goals, objectives, behavior management strategies, curriculum materials, activities and evaluation procedures.

What does research show about the effectiveness of a developmental teaching approach?

Children and youth make significant gains in social-emotional competence in a single school year. Developmental Teaching is nationally recognized as an effective program for troubled children by the U.S. Department of Education and the American Psychiatric Association. Improve the services you provide to your district and schools without requiring additional resources.