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The Summit on RTI at Work™ Portable Event Package

Response to intervention (RTI/MTSS) is proven to be the best way to systematically respond when students don’t learn. According to acclaimed researcher John Hattie, RTI has an exceptional impact rate of 1.29 standard deviations of growth per year, which is equivalent to two to three grade levels of growth in a single school year. RTI is not a series of implementation steps to cross off on a list, but an ongoing, collaborative process to ensure each child receives the time and support needed to achieve success. Our RTI at Work™ approach—which is built upon the proven PLC at Work® process—leverages the expertise of the entire school staff to ensure high levels of achievement for all students.

Now you can access top RTI at Work experts in a unique virtual learning experience. Deepen your expertise with sessions on behavior, scheduling, English learners, leadership teams, progress monitoring, and more, designed to increase individual and collective efficacy. Learn directly from experts and practitioners who have firsthand experience implementing the RTI at Work process.

Get answers you need on your schedule, no travel required.

By participating in this event, you will learn how to

  • Move beyond survival mode as either a new or veteran teacher to support students who have fallen behind grade-level expectations
  • Create and target time in your master schedule for interventions, intensive remediation, and extension
  • Identify grade- or course-specific essential content, skills, and behavior
  • Apply research-based behavior/life skills interventions
  • Effectively deal with resistance
  • Create and propel productive habits and routines to ensure every student’s learning needs are met

You will also receive

  • A copy of our highly acclaimed resource Behavior Solutions
  • An event T-shirt and reusable tote bag
  • A 30% off coupon code for orders of five or more books (select titles only)
  • Additional fun and useful event items for your team, including event notebooks, pens, luggage tags, and our latest comprehensive catalog

This is one virtual event you won’t want to miss!

Learn from leading experts

Keynote speakers

Mandy Barrett

Mandy Barrett

Mandy Barrett

Mandy Barrett, EdD, currently serves as an elementary school principal in northwest Arkansas. She has over 20 years of experience working in high-poverty schools and schools with large ESL populations.

Tina H. Boogren

Tina H. Boogren

Tina H. Boogren

Tina H. Boogren, PhD, is a fierce advocate for educators, particularly for their well-being. She is the author of numerous best-selling books centered around her passion areas of quality instruction, coaching, mentoring, and wellness and is codirector of Solution Tree’s Wellness Solutions for Educators with Dr. Timothy D. Kanold. She hosts the weekly podcast Self-Care for Educators with Dr. Tina H. Boogren and has received several accolades, including being ranked #5 among the Top 30 Global Gurus in Education. She is also a recipient of the Marquis Who’s Who of Professional Women award and has been recognized by the Wall Street Journal as a Who’s Who of Distinguished Leaders. Dr. Boogren resides in Denver, Colorado.

Luis F. Cruz

Luis F. Cruz

Luis F. Cruz

Luis F. Cruz, PhD, is a sought-after presenter, coach, thought leader, and accomplished author with over 30 years of experience in education.

Nicole Dimich

Nicole Dimich

Nicole Dimich

Nicole Dimich works with elementary and secondary educators in presentations, trainings, and consultations that address today’s most critical issues, all in the spirit of facilitating improved support of student learning.

William M. Ferriter

William M. Ferriter

William M. Ferriter

William M. Ferriter uses his 29 years of experience as a full-time classroom teacher to design professional development sessions for educators on topics ranging from establishing professional learning communities and effective systems of intervention to integrating meaningful differentiation, extension, and student-involved assessment opportunities into classroom instruction.

Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan

Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan

Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan

Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan, EdD, works with US schools and districts to design and implement effective social-emotional and behavioral systems. Her expertise includes RTI, PLCs, MTSS, PBIS, restorative practices, social-emotional learning, and more.

John Hannigan

John Hannigan

John Hannigan

John Hannigan, EdD, is an author and speaker who has served in education for over 20 years as a teacher, instructional coach, principal, and county office leadership coach. His expertise includes RTI at Work™, PLC at Work®, MTSS, PBIS, restorative practices, social-emotional learning, and more.

Aaron Hansen

Aaron Hansen

Aaron Hansen

Aaron Hansen is an expert in Professional Learning Communities (PLC), Response to Intervention (RTI) and student empowerment. He is a highly sought-after international speaker, strategic consultant, coach, and author.

Brandon Jones

Brandon Jones

Brandon Jones

Brandon Jones, an author and expert, works with educators to implement the Professional Learning Communities at Work® and Response to Intervention at Work™ processes. As a practitioner, he has served as a high school teacher and assistant principal, as well as a principal at the elementary, middle, and secondary level.

Paula Maeker

Paula Maeker

Paula Maeker

Paula Maeker is an educator, presenter, and advocate for learner-centered education. She has more than 23 years’ experience as an elementary teacher, literacy specialist, instructional coach, Title 1 program coordinator, campus administrator, director of elementary literacy, and director of instructional design.

Mike Mattos

Mike Mattos

Mike Mattos

Mike Mattos is a globally recognized author and presenter who transforms schools through Response to Intervention (RTI) and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). In 2024, Global Gurus named him one of the top 30 educational thought leaders worldwide.

Sarah Schuhl

Sarah Schuhl

Sarah Schuhl

Sarah Schuhl specializes in professional learning communities, mathematics, assessment, school improvement, and RTI. She has been a secondary mathematics teacher, high school instructional coach, and K–12 mathematics specialist.

Eric Twadell

Eric Twadell

Eric Twadell

Eric Twadell, PhD, is superintendent of Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Illinois. He has been a social studies teacher, curriculum director, and assistant superintendent for leadership and organizational development.

Schedule

Download the detailed agenda

BLOCK 1

Mike Mattos (Keynote) — PREVIEW
Common Sense, Common Practice, and Practical Solutions

William M. Ferriter (Keynote) — PREVIEW
Examining Classroom Instructional Practices That Work

Paula Maeker (Concurrent Keynote) — PREVIEW
Gaining Ground: Accelerating Learning in Schools Seeking Significant Gains in Student Achievement

Mandy Barrett (Breakout) — PREVIEW
Learning Targets: What Are We Aiming For?

Mandy Barrett (Breakout) — PREVIEW
Building Commitment to Close the Gaps

Luis F. Cruz (Breakout) — PREVIEW
Tears in the Tiers: Addressing Neglected Essential Actions During RTI at Work Implementation

Nicole Dimich (Breakout) — PREVIEW
Moving Beyond the List: The Foundational Process of Identifying and Clarifying Essential Standards to Ensure Learning

John Hannigan (Breakout) — PREVIEW
Behavior Solutions: Schoolwide Prevention in Tier 1

John Hannigan (Breakout) — PREVIEW
Four Cs of a Classroom: First Best Classroom Prevention

William M. Ferriter (Breakout) — PREVIEW
Tools for the Three Critical Teams in the RTI at Work Process

Paula Maeker (Breakout) — PREVIEW
In Relentless Pursuit: Moving Beyond the Practice of Teaching to a Culture of Learning

Mike Mattos (Breakout) — PREVIEW
Interventions That Work! Making Your Current Site Interventions More Effective

Julie A. Schmidt (Breakout) — PREVIEW
Leading for All: Guiding Teams Toward Inclusive Excellence

Tina H. Boogren (Keynote) — PREVIEW
Cultivating Educator Wellness for Leading and Living the RTI at Work Process

Eric Twadell (Keynote) — PREVIEW
Grading for Learning: Rethinking What Matters

BLOCK 2

Nicole Dimich (Keynote) — PREVIEW
Assessment at the Center: Three Shifts to Propel Learning

Sarah Schuhl (Keynote) — PREVIEW
Increasing Student Learning and Strengthening RTI with Assessment Information

Aaron Hansen (Keynote) — PREVIEW
Heroes Within: A Framework for Empowering Students to Own Their Learning Journey

Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan (Concurrent Keynote) — PREVIEW
Behavior Academies: Targeted Interventions That Work!

Mandy Barrett (Breakout) — PREVIEW
Yes We Can! An Unprecedented Opportunity to Improve Special Education Outcomes

Luis F. Cruz (Breakout) — PREVIEW
Multilingual Learners and the RTI at Work Process

Nicole Dimich (Breakout) — PREVIEW
Using Data to Guide Collective Responsibility for Student Learning

John Hannigan (Breakout) — PREVIEW
Behavior Solutions Tier 2 System: Identify, Match, Deliver, and Monitor Targeted Interventions

Aaron Hansen (Breakout) — PREVIEW
Owning Their Learning: Rethinking Intervention and Extension and Who Owns It

Panel Discussion —
Presenters answer your most pressing questions.

Tina H. Boogren (Keynote) — PREVIEW
Refueling the Front Lines: How Educator Wellness Drives RTI Success

BLOCK 3

Brandon Jones (Keynote) — PREVIEW
The Keystones of Exceptional Schools

Luis F. Cruz (Keynote) — PREVIEW
Bringing It All Together: Handling Resistance to RTI at Work Implementation

Attendees will print their own certificates after each session they complete on the virtual platform.


Portable Event Package FAQ

How does a Portable Event Package work?
A Solution Tree Portable Event Package is an on-demand virtual event focused on a specific topic. These events feature leading experts delivering keynotes and breakout sessions designed for maximum impact and crafted for a virtual format. Once you register and access your Portable Event Package, you will have 90 days to view the content. Our video platform allows you to start, stop, pause, and then pick up where you left off. Session handouts and reproducibles will be provided digitally.

Where does the Portable Event Package content come from?
The content is either sourced from previous on-site or virtual events or created specifically for the Portable Event Package by experts.

How do you use the Portable Event Package?
The format varies based on the Portable Event Package purchased. PLC and RTI Portable Event Packages offer different viewing options based on your role and needs, and their expansive breakout options allow for a more self-guided experience. Other Portable Event Packages are designed for more structured viewing, with participants completing sessions based on an agenda.

How long do you have access to your Portable Event Package?
You have 90 days of unlimited viewing access, beginning when you view your first session. During those 90 days you will have access to all content.

How much time does each session take to complete?
The length of each session varies. Typically sessions take 75–90 minutes to complete, but some sessions are shorter by design.

How many educators can I register from my school or district?
You can register an unlimited number of educators. A Portable Event Package is an excellent tool for teams to work on together, and beginning dates are flexible, allowing participants to start and stop as they choose.

Can I register as an individual?
Yes. Portable Event Packages can be purchased and used by individuals.

Can course participants earn CEUs?
Yes. Depending on which Portable Event Package you purchase, you can earn varying CEUs. After completing sessions, attendees will find a certificate of participation in the digital platform under each session. Certificates are available a limited time, until event access has expired. Please check with your department of education for CEU availability.


Included with your registration

Taking Action

Taking Action

The second edition of the bestseller Taking Action offers a step-by-step guide that defines—tier by tier—the essential actions of the guiding coalition, teacher teams, and intervention team. Educators will delve deeper into how to leverage the PLC at Work® process to create a highly effective multitiered system of supports.

NEW AI Assistant
NOW AVAILABLE: Taking Action (2nd ed.) AI Book Assistant–an interactive companion that helps educators easily explore, understand, and apply principles with confidence.