Experts

Daphne Pereles, M.S., is the Director for School Improvement & Turnaround and RtI/PBIS for the Colorado Department of Education. She directs state efforts to assist districts and schools to create educational systems that support increased student achievement for all. The Response to Intervention and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports initiatives are an integral part of this work. With a vast understanding of the role of the teacher, Daphne has been a teacher of general, special, and gifted education. Formerly with the Cherry Creek School District, she served as RtI Co-Coordinator and Twice-Exceptional Specialist in a district that was among the early adopters/innovators of RtI in Colorado. Daphne led the initiation of the district’s RtI framework, which included "parent-school partnership" as a key element. In her role at the state, Daphne advocated for the development and implementation of the “family and community partnership” component of the state's RtI model.