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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

With this Portable Event Package, you’ll receive 90-day access to

  • 9 new keynotes from leading RTI at Work experts
  • 12 interactive breakout sessions

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

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.

Heather Friziellie

Heather Friziellie

Heather Friziellie

Heather serves as the superintendent of schools in Fox Lake District 114 in the northern Illinois suburbs. Her work focuses on ensuring learning for ALL in schools.

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.

Sharroky Hollie

Sharroky Hollie

Sharroky Hollie

Dr. Sharroky Hollie is a national educator who provides professional development to thousands of educators in the area of cultural responsiveness. Since 2000, Dr. Hollie has trained over 150,000 educators and worked in nearly 2,000 classrooms.

Timothy D. Kanold

Timothy D. Kanold

Timothy D. Kanold

Timothy D. Kanold, PhD, an award-winning educator and author, is former superintendent of Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125, a Model PLC at Work® district in Lincolnshire, Illinois.

Paula Maeker

Paula Maeker

Paula Maeker

Paula Maeker is an educator, consultant, and advocate for learner-centered education. She has more than twenty-three 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 an internationally recognized author, presenter, and practitioner who specializes in uniting teachers, administrators, and support staff to transform schools by implementing response to intervention and professional learning communities.

Douglas Reeves

Douglas Reeves

Douglas Reeves

Douglas Reeves, PhD, is the author of more than 40 books and more than 100 articles on leadership and education. He has twice been named to the Harvard University Distinguished Authors Series and was named the Brock International Laureate for his contributions to education.

Katie White

Katie White

Katie White

Katie White is an author and presenter with more than 30 years of experience in education. She has been a system leader, an administrator, a learning coach, and a K–12 classroom and online teacher.

Kenneth C. Williams

Kenneth C. Williams

Kenneth C. Williams

Kenneth C. Williams, a former teacher, assistant principal, and principal, shares his experience and expertise as a recognized trainer, speaker, coach, and presenter in education and leadership.

Schedule

Download the detailed agenda

BLOCK 1

Mike Mattos (Keynote) — Preview
Doing the Right Work Right

Paula Maeker (Concurrent Keynote) — Preview
Gaining Ground: A Method and Model for Accelerating Essential Learning

Katie White (Concurrent Keynote) — Preview
Making the Most of Assessment Evidence: Analysis that Supports Tier 1 and 2 Responses

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

Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan (Breakout) — Preview
Behavior Solutions Tier 1: Prevention Is the Best Intervention

Paula Maeker (Breakout) — Preview
High Levels of Literacy: Accelerating Essential Outcomes for All Students

Mike Mattos (Breakout) — Preview
Taking Action: Digging Deeper Into Systematic Interventions

Douglas Reeves (Breakout) — Preview
Grading Reform From Theory to Action: How Schools Can Improve Achievement, Engagement, Behavior, and Attendance With Effective Grading Systems

Katie White (Breakout) — Preview
Student Self-Assessment: Partnership Within the RTI Process

Timothy D. Kanold (Keynote) — Preview
Wellness Routines and Strategies for Living the RTI Life: Thriving at Work and at Home!

BLOCK 2

Katie White (Keynote) — Preview
Nurturing Hope Through Assessment

Heather Friziellie (Concurrent Keynote) — Preview
Yes We Can: Collaboration by All, for All!

Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan (Concurrent Keynote) — Preview
Four Cs of a Classroom: First Best Classroom Prevention

Sharroky Hollie (Concurrent Keynote) — Preview
The Best Intervention Is Prevention: The What of Using Cultural and Linguistic Responsiveness Proactively

Luis F. Cruz (Breakout) — Preview
English Learners and the RTI at Work Process

Nicole Dimich (Breakout) — Preview
Design in Five: A Meaningful Assessment Design Process

Heather Friziellie (Breakout) — Preview
Inclusive Instruction: Learning for All!

Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan (Breakout) — Preview
Behavior Academies: Targeted Interventions That Work!

Sharroky Hollie (Breakout) — Preview
The Best Intervention Is Prevention: The How of Using Cultural and Linguistic Responsiveness Proactively

Mike Mattos (Breakout) — Preview
Beyond Study Halls and Office Hours: Tackling the Logistics of a Secondary Tier 2 Flex Period

BLOCK 3

Kenneth C. Williams (Keynote) — Preview
Ruthless Equity: Disrupt the Status Quo and Ensure Learning for All Students

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

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Additional Information

Product code: PEP115

Five Reasons to Attend a Solution Tree Event (PDF)
A Letter to Your Boss (DOC)

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

Behavior Solutions

Behavior Solutions

Take strategic action to close the systemic behavior gap with the support of Behavior Solutions. Foster social-emotional learning (SEL) by utilizing the PLC at Work® and RTI at Work™ processes to boost student metacognition and create an action plan for meeting their psychological needs.

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