Nationally renowned RTI leaders convened in Washington, DC on December 8, 2010 for a robust discussion and debate of successes, persistent challenges, unanswered questions, and recommendations for solutions. The conversation continues on these pages.
Additional funding for the RTI Leadership Forum is provided by
Scantron / Spectrum K-12 Clinical Assessment group of Pearson Renaissance Learning Wilson Language Training Cambium Learning Group Winsor Learning The 95 Percent Group, Inc.
Leadership Forum Photos
James Wendorf and Melody Musgrove
James Wendorf greets Sandra Tolliver and Markay Winston
Stacy Parker-Fisher of the Oak Foundation with James Wendorf
Markay Winston fields questions from the audience.
Amanda VanDerHeyden chats with Louisa Moats.
Mary Ruth Coleman asking the panel a question.
Don Deshler and Daryl Mellard
Laura Kaloi and Sheldon Horowitz
Tom Guyer of Winsor Learning chats with Scott Cary of Spectrum K-12
Charles Greenwood participating in Panel #1 discussion.
Stevan Kukic, Don Deshler, and James Wendorf
Participants preparing lists in preparation for roundtable discussions
Audience members respond with a show of hands.
Participants discuss roundtable questions
Amanda VanDerHeyden delivers her Panel #2 presentation.
Stevan Kukic and Don Deshler
George Sugai visits with Stephanie Jackson
The audience listens to Don Deshler's Keynote Address.
Doug Fuchs and Jack Fletcher chat during a break in the presentations.
Kathleen Whitmire and Stevan Kukic
Claudia Rinaldi chats with Grace Zamora Duran and Ingrid Oxaal
Dave Tilly, Amber Landward, and Dawn Miller share a light moment.
Helen Long of Cambium Learning Group listens intently to the presentations
Michael Yudin and Alexa Posney answer questions after their Keynote Address.
Dawn Miller listens to Doug Fuch's presentation.
James Wendorf and Lou Danielson
Audience members listen to the panel presentations.
Kathleen Whitmire addresses the audience.
Amber Landward listens to the presentations.
David Prasse participates in Panel #4 discussion
Stevan Kukic served as moderator for the event
Christina Samuels, Dave Tilly, and David Prasse chat during a break.
Eamonn Kelly delivering a Keynote Address.
Scott Cary and Machelle Stefhon of Spectrum K-12 with James Wendorf
Participants respond to questions using clicker technology
Renee Bradley chats during a break
Doug Fuchs participates in Panel #3 discussion
Alexa Posny is introduced by Kathleen Whitmire.
Stewart Hudson of the Tremaine Foundation with James Wendorf and Laura Schifter
Michael Yudin answered questions after his Keynote presentation.
Daryl Mellard listens to Mendy Gomez's presentation
Emerson Dickman visits with Don Deshler.
George Sugai prepares to deliver his presentation
Stewart Hudson of the Tremaine Foundation listening to the presentations.
James Wendorf, Alexa Posny, and Kathleen Whitmire
James Wendorf with Tom Guyer of Winsor Learning
Susan Gorin contributes to roundtable discussion
Stevan Kukic and James Wendorf
Lively roundtable discussions took place throughout the day
Barb Ehren, Scott Carey, Mark Griffin, and Kristy Baxter listening to presenters
Jack Fletcher delivers Panel #3 address
James Wendorf delivers the Welcoming Address.
James Wendorf and Melody Musgrove
James Wendorf greets Sandra Tolliver and Markay Winston
Stacy Parker-Fisher of the Oak Foundation with James Wendorf
Markay Winston fields questions from the audience.
Amanda VanDerHeyden chats with Louisa Moats.
Mary Ruth Coleman asking the panel a question.
Don Deshler and Daryl Mellard
Laura Kaloi and Sheldon Horowitz
Tom Guyer of Winsor Learning chats with Scott Cary of Spectrum K-12
Charles Greenwood participating in Panel #1 discussion.
Stevan Kukic, Don Deshler, and James Wendorf
Participants preparing lists in preparation for roundtable discussions
Audience members respond with a show of hands.
Participants discuss roundtable questions
Amanda VanDerHeyden delivers her Panel #2 presentation.
Stevan Kukic and Don Deshler
George Sugai visits with Stephanie Jackson
The audience listens to Don Deshler's Keynote Address.
Doug Fuchs and Jack Fletcher chat during a break in the presentations.
Kathleen Whitmire and Stevan Kukic
Claudia Rinaldi chats with Grace Zamora Duran and Ingrid Oxaal
Dave Tilly, Amber Landward, and Dawn Miller share a light moment.
Helen Long of Cambium Learning Group listens intently to the presentations
Michael Yudin and Alexa Posney answer questions after their Keynote Address.
Dawn Miller listens to Doug Fuch's presentation.
James Wendorf and Lou Danielson
Audience members listen to the panel presentations.
Kathleen Whitmire addresses the audience.
Amber Landward listens to the presentations.
David Prasse participates in Panel #4 discussion
Stevan Kukic served as moderator for the event
Christina Samuels, Dave Tilly, and David Prasse chat during a break.
Eamonn Kelly delivering a Keynote Address.
Scott Cary and Machelle Stefhon of Spectrum K-12 with James Wendorf
Participants respond to questions using clicker technology
Renee Bradley chats during a break
Doug Fuchs participates in Panel #3 discussion
Alexa Posny is introduced by Kathleen Whitmire.
Stewart Hudson of the Tremaine Foundation with James Wendorf and Laura Schifter
Michael Yudin answered questions after his Keynote presentation.
Daryl Mellard listens to Mendy Gomez's presentation
Emerson Dickman visits with Don Deshler.
George Sugai prepares to deliver his presentation
Stewart Hudson of the Tremaine Foundation listening to the presentations.
James Wendorf, Alexa Posny, and Kathleen Whitmire
James Wendorf with Tom Guyer of Winsor Learning
Susan Gorin contributes to roundtable discussion
Stevan Kukic and James Wendorf
Lively roundtable discussions took place throughout the day
Barb Ehren, Scott Carey, Mark Griffin, and Kristy Baxter listening to presenters
Jack Fletcher delivers Panel #3 address
James Wendorf delivers the Welcoming Address.
Purpose:
To discuss and define the status of RTI implementation, issues affecting quality implementation, proven practices, and exemplary sites, and
To make recommendations for research, policy, and practice regarding effective implementation of RTI going forward.
Join the Discussion:
The RTI Leadership Forum was designed to spark conversation among the various constituencies involved in RTI Implementation. The discussion begun at the live event continues here. Forum agenda, Keynote addresses, and resources for each Panel —presentations, responses, and materials—are posted on this and related pages with commenting enabled so you can join the debate.
As was the case during the live event, the tone of the discourse on these pages is expected to be courteous and professional with respect given to differing viewpoints. While a range of perspectives are encouraged and welcomed, NCLD retains the right to remove comments that are inconsistent with the expected tone.
Please share your thoughts on these topics and check back regularly to participate in the ongoing discussions.
Featuring: David Allsopp, Ph.D. - University of South Florida (FL); Judy Elliott, Ph.D. - Los Angeles Unified School District (CA via video); George Sugai, Ph.D. - University of Connecticut (CT); John Carruth - Vail School District (AZ); Charles Greenwood, Ph.D. – University of Kansas (KS); and Nancy Ventrudo – Parent (CO)
Featuring: Amanda VanDerHeyden, Ph.D. – Consultant (AL); Maria Callis – Lee County Public Schools (FL); John Carruth – Vail School District (AZ); Daryl Mellard, Ph.D. - National RTI Center (DC); and Mendy Gomez - Parent (AZ)
Featuring: Jack Fletcher, Ph.D. – University of Houston (TX); Doug Fuchs, Ph.D. – Vanderbilt University (TN); David Tilly, Ph.D. - Heartland Area Education Agency (IA); Dawn Miller, Ph.D. – Shawnee School District (KS); and Mark Halpert – Parent (FL)
Featuring: Edward Shapiro, Ph.D. – Lehigh University (PA); Claudia Rinaldi, Ph.D. – Boston Public Schools (MA); David Prasse, Ph.D. – Loyola University Chicago (IL); Markay Winston, Ph.D. – Cincinnati Public Schools (OH); and Sandra Tolliver – Parent (OH)
Closing Keynote Presentations and Wrap-Up:
Alexa Posny, Ph.D., Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, U.S. Department of Education PowerPoint HandoutsTranscript
Michael Yudin, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, U.S. Department of Education Transcript
Survey Results and Evaluation Report:
This report includes information about RTI Leadership Forum attendees, results of surveys given throughout the day as well as a summary of evaluation feedback submitted at the conclusion of the event.Evaluation Report
The RTI Leadership Forum is made possible by generous funding from Oak Foundation, the Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation, and the Good Samaritan Foundation with additional support from Scantron / Spectrum K-12, the Clinical Assessment group of Pearson, Renaissance Learning, Wilson Language Training, the Cambium Learning Group, Winsor Learning, and the 95 Percent Group, Inc. Back To Top
Posted By Albert DuPont on Tuesday, 21 December 2010
Great day. I agree with Stacy - one of the best all-day sessions in a long time. The planning was superb. The format worked. Kudos to the planners.
Posted By Karen Golembeski on Wednesday, 26 January 2011
Via email from a participant:
As an advocate, I see RTI as a powerful tool that in the right hands has the potential to improve education for all children! The key would seem to be using the tool as it is intended for the purpose it is intended to serve.
Thank you for allowing me to participate in the RTI Leadership Forum. With gratitude for all that you and NCLD are doing.
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