Spectrum K12 Events

An RTI Approach to Designing and Implementing Evidence-Based Positive Behavioral Support Systems

Live Online Event
September 17th, 11:30 EDT
Presented by Howard M. Knoff, Ph.D.
Director, Project ACHIEVE & Director, Arkansas Department of Education

Increasing RTI Outcomes: Empowering Parents, and RTI Members in the Personalized Learning Process

Live Online Event
Presented by Sally B. Earnest, Ed.D.  Education Strategist
September 21st, 4:00 pm EDT

Texas RTI Academy

HOUSTON AREA ACADEMY: OCTOBER 4TH 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM CDT

Scaling RTI beyond Pilot: Steps to Implementing a District RTI Initiative

HOUSTON AREA ACADEMY: OCTOBER 4TH 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM CDT

Academy Objectives:

 



  • To provide a forum for learning, planning, and improving district RTI implementation 

  • To support the development of a “Data Actionable” district RTI implementation plan

  • To create a support network for participants in the area of RTI process implementation

 

Who Should Attend? 

The Academy is invitation only for districts currently implementing RTI. Each invited district is encouraged to send a core RTI strategic team composed of 3 to 4 members comprised of:

 



  • District RTI lead administrators (Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent C&I, Technology/SPED/RTI/ ELL/GT/Title I Directors)

  • District RTI strategic team members (curriculum & behavior specialists, building administrators, special education specialists, reading specialists, and/or related service providers

 

Academy Focus:

The Academy will focus on RTI best practices in: building infrastructure, capacity and implementation through data utilization, program planning, collaborative teaming, progress monitoring and program evaluation of an RTI district model.

The majority of the academy will be comprised of small group breakout sessions facilitated by education experts with RTI implementation experience. This institute will not be a sit-and-get institute. Participants will be expected to actively participate in discussions and share experiences and ideas.


 

Academy Format: 

 



  • One Day Hands on Training 

  • Follow up 1 ½ Hour Q&A Webinar-3 weeks after the training

  • Ongoing Blog Discussion with Participants

 

Teams will leave the Academy with:

 



  • Increased understanding of RTI implementation

  • District “Action Plan” & Benchmark Success Objectives

  • Additional resources and new ideas

  • Contacts with other educators implementing RTI

Sample Academy Agenda:


  • 7:00-8:00 Registration

  • 8:00- 8:30 Welcome & Introductions

  • 8:30-9:30 General Session

     



    • RTI Today & Must Do’s of RTI Documentation, Staying out of Due Process - Dr. Andrea Ogonosky



  • 9:30-10:15 RTI Round Table-Where are you TODAY? - Facilitated “brain dump” of current District RTI Initiative

  • 10:30- 11:50 Small Group Breakout Sessions

     



    • Leading Instructional Change through RTI: Essential Steps to Planning, Developing and Leading an Effective RTI Initiative

    • Data Driven RTI: A Proactive Approach to Creating Effective RTI Problem Solving Teams Focused on Data Driven Instruction

    • Connecting the Data to Support Sound Instructional Decisions for Kids!



  • 12:00- 1:20 Lunch & Spectrum K12 School Solutions Sponsor Session-EXCEED™ SAM

  • 1:30-2:00 Team “Action Plan” Discussion- Facilitated Session

  • 2:10- 3:20 Small Group Breakout Sessions (repeated a.m. sessions)

  • 3:30- 4:00 Team “Action Plan” Discussions- Facilitated Session

  • 4:00- 4:30 Wrap Up and Next Steps Planning

Small Group Sessions- will focus on practical application to implementing a district RTI initiative. Session will include RTI topic presentation, tools to support district implementation and an open discussion of the RTI topic. Presenters include: Dr. Andrea Ogonosky- National RTI Author and Education Consultant, Gerry Stefhon- National RTI Strategist & Machele Stefhon- Educational RTI Strategist

1 ½ Hour Q&A Webinar- 3 weeks after training

Webinar session will be designed to meet the needs of the Academy participants as an effort to support progression of district RTI “Action Plans” and an Academy Alumni Blog will be established.


Registration

Houston Academy

October 4th- 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

General Registration: Individual - $100 per person or Team Cost- $ 80 per person (minimum of 3 members)

Early Bird Registration: Individual - $ 80 per person or Team - $ 70 per person (minimum of 3 members)


Payment Options:

 



  • Personal Check

  • District Check/Purchase Order

Houston Academy- Payment deadline September 22nd

Event location details and hotel information will be sent to each participant upon registration ($69 room rate). For more information or concerns please contact Machele Stefhon toll free (866) 688-3857or e-mail mstefhon@spectrumk12.com

Establishing a Collaborative District RTI Team: An Active Approach to Creating Effective RTI Problem

Live Online Event
October 6th, 3:30pm EDT and October 8th, 11:30am EDT