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RTI at Work Institute®
RTI at Work Institute®
Boise, Idaho | April 27–29, 2026
Day 1
Monday, April 27
Monday, April 27
Take the learning home with you. Visit our book co-op open onsite throughout the event.
7:00–8:00 a.m.
Registration
Location: Main Lobby
Continental Breakfast
Location: Grand Ballroom
8:00–9:45 a.m.
Keynote—Utilizing the Necessary Context to Understand and Embrace the RTI at Work Process
Keynote—Utilizing the Necessary Context to Understand and Embrace the RTI at Work Process
Luis F. Cruz
Location: Grand Ballroom
Pyramid Poster
9:45–10:00 a.m.
Break
10:00–11:30 a.m.
Luis F. Cruz—Time for Change: How Guiding Coalitions Promote a Culture of Collective Responsibility
Luis F. Cruz—Time for Change: How Guiding Coalitions Promote a Culture of Collective Responsibility
Location: Grand Ballroom
William M. Ferriter—Three Essential Cultural Tools for Collaborative Teacher Teams
William M. Ferriter—Three Essential Cultural Tools for Collaborative Teacher Teams
Location: 110A
Paula Maeker—Gaining Ground: Solutions for Schools Seeking Significant Gains in Student Achievement
Paula Maeker—Gaining Ground: Solutions for Schools Seeking Significant Gains in Student Achievement
Location: Junior Ballroom
Mike Mattos—The Best Intervention Is Prevention: Planning Proactive Supports
Location: 110D
Sarah Schuhl—Using Data to Guide Collective Responsibility for Student Learning
Location: 120A
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Lunch (on your own)
Lunch (on your own)
1:00–2:30 p.m.
Keynote—Doing the Right Work First: Examining the Role of a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum
Keynote—Doing the Right Work First: Examining the Role of a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum
William M. Ferriter
Location: Grand Ballroom
2:30–2:45 p.m.
Break
2:45–4:15 p.m.
Luis F. Cruz—Tears in the Tiers: Addressing Neglected Essential Actions During RTI at Work Implementation
Luis F. Cruz—Tears in the Tiers: Addressing Neglected Essential Actions During RTI at Work Implementation
Location: 110A
William M. Ferriter—Using AI Tools to Better Plan for Initial Instruction and Reteaching of Grade-Level Essential Standards
William M. Ferriter—Using AI Tools to Better Plan for Initial Instruction and Reteaching of Grade-Level Essential Standards
Location: Grand Ballroom
Paula Maeker—Multiplying the Impact of Essential Literacy: Ensuring Equitable Outcomes for All
Paula Maeker—Multiplying the Impact of Essential Literacy: Ensuring Equitable Outcomes for All
Location: Junior Ballroom
Mike Mattos—Interventions That Work! Making Your Current Site Interventions More Effective
Location: 110D
Sarah Schuhl—Ensuring All Students Learn Mathematics
Location: 120A
Day 2
Tuesday, April 28
Tuesday, April 28
Take the learning home with you. Visit our book co-op open onsite throughout the event.
7:00–8:00 a.m
Registration
Location: Main Lobby
Continental Breakfast
Location: Grand Ballroom
8:00–9:30 a.m.
Keynote—Assessment at the Center of a Powerful and Effective System of Support
Keynote—Assessment at the Center of a Powerful and Effective System of Support
Sarah Schuhl
Location: Grand Ballroom
9:30–9:45 a.m.
Break
9:45–11:15 a.m.
Luis F. Cruz—Time for Change: Creating a Culture of Accountability Amid Irrational Resistance to Change
Luis F. Cruz—Time for Change: Creating a Culture of Accountability Amid Irrational Resistance to Change
Location: 110D
William M. Ferriter—Building Confident Learners: Understanding the Role of Student Self-Efficacy in the RTI at Work Process
William M. Ferriter—Building Confident Learners: Understanding the Role of Student Self-Efficacy in the RTI at Work Process
Location: 110A
Paula Maeker—We Really Do Mean All! Collectively Meeting the Diverse Needs of All Learners
Paula Maeker—We Really Do Mean All! Collectively Meeting the Diverse Needs of All Learners
Location: Junior Ballroom
Mike Mattos—The Power of One: Creating High-Performing Teams for Singleton Staff
Location: Grand Ballroom
Sarah Schuhl—Analyzing Student Work to Plan Tier 1 and 2 Responses
Location: 120A
11:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Lunch (on your own)
Lunch (on your own)
12:45–2:15 p.m.
Keynote—Building the Pyramid: How to Create a Highly Effective, Multitiered System of Supports
Keynote—Building the Pyramid: How to Create a Highly Effective, Multitiered System of Supports
Mike Mattos
Location: Grand Ballroom
2:15–2:30 p.m.
Break
2:30–4:00 p.m.
Luis F. Cruz—English Learners and the RTI at Work Process
Luis F. Cruz—English Learners and the RTI at Work Process
Location: 110D
William M. Ferriter—How Will We Extend Learning When the Students Are Already Proficient?
William M. Ferriter—How Will We Extend Learning When the Students Are Already Proficient?
Location: Junior Ballroom
Paula Maeker—It's About Time: Planning Interventions and Extensions in Elementary School
Paula Maeker—It's About Time: Planning Interventions and Extensions in Elementary School
Location: Grand Ballroom
Mike Mattos—It's About Time: Planning Interventions and Extensions in Secondary School
Location: 110A
Sarah Schuhl—Investing Students in the RTI at Work Process
Location: 120A
4:00–4:45 p.m.
Team Time—Presenters are available to aid in your collaborative team discussions.
Team Time—Presenters are available to aid in your collaborative team discussions.
Location: Grand Ballroom
Day 3
Wednesday, April 29
Wednesday, April 29
Take the learning home with you. Visit our book co-op open onsite throughout the event.
7:00–8:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Location: Grand Ballroom
8:00–10:15 a.m.
Luis F. Cruz & William M. Ferriter—Putting It All Together: Creating a Multitiered System of Supports—Secondary
Location: Junior Ballroom
Paula Maeker & Mike Mattos—Putting It All Together: Creating a Multitiered System of Supports—Elementary
Location: Grand Ballroom
Sarah Schuhl—Putting It All Together: Linking Instruction, Assessment, and Interventions
Location: 120A
10:15–10:30 a.m.
Break
10:30–11:30 a.m.
Keynote—Our Educational Moonshot
Keynote—Our Educational Moonshot
Mike Mattos
Location: Grand Ballroom
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