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.  

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James Wendorf, Alexa Posny, and Kathleen Whitmire

George Sugai visits with Stephanie Jackson

Stevan Kukic, Don Deshler, and James Wendorf

Stevan Kukic and James Wendorf

James Wendorf with Tom Guyer of Winsor Learning

Participants preparing lists in preparation for roundtable discussions

Charles Greenwood participating in Panel #1 discussion.

Laura Kaloi and Sheldon Horowitz

Mary Ruth Coleman asking the panel a question.

Stevan Kukic served as moderator for the event

George Sugai prepares to deliver his presentation

Doug Fuchs participates in Panel #3 discussion

Scott Cary and Machelle Stefhon of Spectrum K-12 with James Wendorf

Tom Guyer of Winsor Learning chats with Scott Cary of Spectrum K-12

Doug Fuchs and Jack Fletcher chat during a break in the presentations.

Kathleen Whitmire addresses the audience.

Michael Yudin and Alexa Posney answer questions after their Keynote Address.

Dave Tilly, Amber Landward, and Dawn Miller share a light moment.

Audience members listen to the panel presentations.

Renee Bradley chats during a break

Barb Ehren, Scott Carey, Mark Griffin, and Kristy Baxter listening to presenters

Participants respond to questions using clicker technology

Kathleen Whitmire and Stevan Kukic

Stewart Hudson of the Tremaine Foundation with James Wendorf and Laura Schifter

Susan Gorin contributes to roundtable discussion

Alexa Posny is introduced by Kathleen Whitmire.

James Wendorf and Melody Musgrove

James Wendorf greets Sandra Tolliver and Markay Winston

James Wendorf delivers the Welcoming Address.

Amanda VanDerHeyden chats with Louisa Moats.

Dawn Miller listens to Doug Fuch's presentation.

Stevan Kukic and Don Deshler

Markay Winston fields questions from the audience.

Stacy Parker-Fisher of the Oak Foundation with James Wendorf

James Wendorf and Lou Danielson

Eamonn Kelly delivering a Keynote Address.

Claudia Rinaldi chats with Grace Zamora Duran and Ingrid Oxaal

Participants discuss roundtable questions

Amanda VanDerHeyden delivers her Panel #2 presentation.

Don Deshler and Daryl Mellard

Emerson Dickman visits with Don Deshler.

Audience members respond with a show of hands.

Amber Landward listens to the presentations.

Helen Long of Cambium Learning Group listens intently to the presentations

Stewart Hudson of the Tremaine Foundation listening to the presentations.

Christina Samuels, Dave Tilly, and David Prasse chat during a break.

David Prasse participates in Panel #4 discussion

Michael Yudin answered questions after his Keynote presentation.

Daryl Mellard listens to Mendy Gomez's presentation

Lively roundtable discussions took place throughout the day

The audience listens to Don Deshler's Keynote Address.

Jack Fletcher delivers Panel #3 address

James Wendorf, Alexa Posny, and Kathleen Whitmire

George Sugai visits with Stephanie Jackson

Stevan Kukic, Don Deshler, and James Wendorf

Stevan Kukic and James Wendorf

James Wendorf with Tom Guyer of Winsor Learning

Participants preparing lists in preparation for roundtable discussions

Charles Greenwood participating in Panel #1 discussion.

Laura Kaloi and Sheldon Horowitz

Mary Ruth Coleman asking the panel a question.

Stevan Kukic served as moderator for the event

George Sugai prepares to deliver his presentation

Doug Fuchs participates in Panel #3 discussion

Scott Cary and Machelle Stefhon of Spectrum K-12 with James Wendorf

Tom Guyer of Winsor Learning chats with Scott Cary of Spectrum K-12

Doug Fuchs and Jack Fletcher chat during a break in the presentations.

Kathleen Whitmire addresses the audience.

Michael Yudin and Alexa Posney answer questions after their Keynote Address.

Dave Tilly, Amber Landward, and Dawn Miller share a light moment.

Audience members listen to the panel presentations.

Renee Bradley chats during a break

Barb Ehren, Scott Carey, Mark Griffin, and Kristy Baxter listening to presenters

Participants respond to questions using clicker technology

Kathleen Whitmire and Stevan Kukic

Stewart Hudson of the Tremaine Foundation with James Wendorf and Laura Schifter

Susan Gorin contributes to roundtable discussion

Alexa Posny is introduced by Kathleen Whitmire.

James Wendorf and Melody Musgrove

James Wendorf greets Sandra Tolliver and Markay Winston

James Wendorf delivers the Welcoming Address.

Amanda VanDerHeyden chats with Louisa Moats.

Dawn Miller listens to Doug Fuch's presentation.

Stevan Kukic and Don Deshler

Markay Winston fields questions from the audience.

Stacy Parker-Fisher of the Oak Foundation with James Wendorf

James Wendorf and Lou Danielson

Eamonn Kelly delivering a Keynote Address.

Claudia Rinaldi chats with Grace Zamora Duran and Ingrid Oxaal

Participants discuss roundtable questions

Amanda VanDerHeyden delivers her Panel #2 presentation.

Don Deshler and Daryl Mellard

Emerson Dickman visits with Don Deshler.

Audience members respond with a show of hands.

Amber Landward listens to the presentations.

Helen Long of Cambium Learning Group listens intently to the presentations

Stewart Hudson of the Tremaine Foundation listening to the presentations.

Christina Samuels, Dave Tilly, and David Prasse chat during a break.

David Prasse participates in Panel #4 discussion

Michael Yudin answered questions after his Keynote presentation.

Daryl Mellard listens to Mendy Gomez's presentation

Lively roundtable discussions took place throughout the day

The audience listens to Don Deshler's Keynote Address.

Jack Fletcher delivers Panel #3 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.

Leadership Forum:

Opening Keynote Presentation:

PowerPoint Handouts   Transcript

Panel #1:

Realizing the potential of RTI - How comprehensive is implementation? 

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)

Panel #2:

Meeting the needs of struggling learners - How is RTI addressing the needs of students with disabilities, other students who need differentiated instruction, and students who need adequate instruction?

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)

Keynote Presentation:

Eamonn Kelly, Ph.D., George Mason University (VA) 

PowerPoint Handouts   Transcript

Panel #3:

RTI and Learning Disabilities Identification

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)

Panel #4:

Capacity for fidelity of implementation - What is needed to realize RTI’s potential?

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:

Survey Results and Evaluation Report:

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