Delivering on the Promises of RtI Goal: You will leave this session believing that the success of students with disabilities in your district has as much to do with what you do before your students get referred as it does with what you do after they get referred.

How did we get here?

The Promises of RtI 1. Increase the learning of all students while targeting learning for historically underserved students (Prevention) Optimizing Instruction and intervention for all students Assessment to inform the quality of teaching and learning for all students Collaboration for continuous improvement and the success of all students 2. Accurately identify students who have a disability (Identification) Scientifically research based intervention for specific students Diagnostic assessment for specific students Collaboration for decision making about specific students

Universal instruction for all students Additional effective classroom-based strategies for some students Structured, low intensity interventions for some students Structured moderate intensity interventions for few students Targeted high intensity interventions for very few students Research-based, culturally responsive, standards- based, differentiated 4 Where do you fit in?

Why is This Important?

6 Where’s your impact? College and Career Ready Knowledge Proficiency in academic content Skills Critical Thinking Communication Collaboration Creativity Habits Perseverance Responsibility Adaptability Leadership Habits of a Learner Effort Engagement Skill Acquisition Participation Attendance Self-Concept Persistence Love of Learning

Parable of the River

Universal instruction for all students Additional effective classroom-based strategies for some students Structured, low intensity interventions for some students Structured moderate intensity interventions for few students Targeted high intensity interventions for very few students Research-based, culturally responsive, standards- based, differentiated 9 How can you expand your impact?

Promises Fulfilled Where to learn more Wisconsin RtI Center