RTI at Work Summit

Austin, Texas | February 10–12, 2025 

Day 1

Monday, February 10th

7:008:00 a.m.

Registration

Location: Lower Concourse 

Continental Breakfast

Location: North Foyer 

8:009:45 a.m.

KeynoteUtilizing the Necessary Context to Understand and Embrace the RTI at Work Process  

Luis F. Cruz

Pyramid Poster Link

Action Steps Poster Link

Location: Grand Ballroom

9:4510:00 a.m.

Break

10:0011:30 a.m.

Breakout Sessions - Session Descriptions

Jack BaldermannInspiring Your Team to RTI Excellence 

Location: Ballroom C

Luis F. CruzTime for Change: How Guiding Coalitions Promote a Culture of Collective Responsibility 

Location: Ballroom D  

Nicole DimichUsing Data to Guide Collective Responsibility for Student Learning   

Location: Ballroom B 


Jessica Djabrayan HanniganBehavior Solutions: Schoolwide Prevention in Tier 1 

Location: 150G 


Paula MaekerIn Relentless Pursuit: Moving Beyond the Practice of Teaching to a Culture of Learning  

Location: Ballroom A 


Mike MattosThe Best Intervention Is Prevention: Planning Proactive Supports  

Location: Grand Ballroom 

11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.

Lunch (on your own)

1:002:30 p.m.

KeynoteEssential Learning: Our Promise of Equity, Purpose, and Practice

Paula Maeker

Location: Grand Ballroom

2:302:45 p.m.

Break

2:454:15 p.m.

Breakout Sessions - Session Descriptions

Jack BaldermannMotivating Disengaged Students: Supporting Champions of Hope and Learning for All 

Location: Ballroom C

Luis F. CruzTears in the Tiers: Addressing Neglected Essential Actions During RTI at Work Implementation 

Location: Ballroom D  

Nicole DimichMoving Beyond the List: The Foundational Process of Identifying and Clarifying Essential Standards to Ensure Learning   

Location: Ballroom B 


Jessica Djabrayan HanniganFour Cs of a Classroom: First Best Classroom Prevention 

Location: 150G 


Paula MaekerWhat Matters Most: Collectively Establishing and Ensuring Essential Literacy Outcomes for All   

Location: Ballroom A 


Mike MattosInterventions That Work! Making Your Current Site Interventions More Effective   

Location: Grand Ballroom 

7:008:00 a.m

Registration

Location: Lower Concourse 

Continental Breakfast

Location: North Foyer 

8:009:30 a.m.

KeynoteAssessment: Powerful Information to Increase Student Learning 

Nicole Dimich

Location: Grand Ballroom

9:309:45 a.m.

Break

9:4511:15 a.m.

Breakout Sessions - Session Descriptions

Jack BaldermannRTI, Strategic Leadership, and Outstanding Results 

Location: Ballroom C

Luis F. CruzTime for Change: Creating a Culture of Accountability Amid Irrational Resistance to Change  Implementation 

Location: Ballroom D  

Nicole DimichAnalyzing Student Work to Plan Tier 1 and Tier 2 Responses   

Location: Ballroom B 


Jessica Djabrayan HanniganBehavior Solutions Tier 2: Identify, Match, Deliver, and Monitor Targeted Interventions  

Location: 150G 


Paula MaekerGaining Ground: Accelerating Learning in Schools Seeking Significant Gains in Student Achievement 

Location: Ballroom A 


Mike MattosThe Power of One: Creating High-Performing Teams for Singleton Staff  

Location: Grand Ballroom 

11:15 a.m.12:45 p.m.

Lunch (on your own)

12:452:15 p.m.

KeynoteBuilding the Pyramid: How to Create a Highly Effective, Multitiered System of Supports   

Mike Mattos

Location: Grand Ballroom

2:152:30 p.m.

Break 

2:304:00 p.m.

Breakout Sessions - Session Descriptions

Jack BaldermannThe Mindsets and Leadership Moves to Ensure RTI Success  

Location: Ballroom C

Luis F. CruzEnglish Learners and the RTI at Work Process  

Location: Ballroom D  

Nicole DimichCrafting Unit Assessment Plans With Intention    

Location: Ballroom B 


Jessica Djabrayan HanniganBehavior Academies: Targeted Interventions That Work! 

Location: 150G 


Paula MaekerIt’s About Time: Planning Interventions and Extensions in Elementary School 

Location: Ballroom A 


Mike MattosIt’s About Time: Planning Interventions and Extensions in Secondary School   

Location: Grand Ballroom 

4:004:45 p.m.

Team TimePresenters are available to aid in your collaborative team discussions.

Location: Grand Ballroom

7:008:00 a.m.

Continental Breakfast

Location: North Foyer 

8:0010:15 a.m.

In-Depth Seminars

Paula Maeker & Mike MattosPutting It All Together: Creating a Multitiered System of Supports—Elementary  

Location: Grand Ballroom

Jack Baldermann & Luis F. CruzPutting It All Together: Creating a Multitiered System of Supports—Secondary   

Location: Ballroom D 


Jessica Djabrayan HanniganPutting It All Together: Creating a Multitiered System of Supports—Behavior    

Location: Ballroom A & C 


Nicole DimichPutting It All Together: Linking Instruction, Assessment, and Interventions 

Location: Ballroom B 

10:1510:30 a.m.

Break

10:3011:30 a.m.

KeynoteOur Educational Moonshot 

Mike Mattos

Location: Grand Ballroom 

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