Positive Behavior Supports: Evidence-based practices embedded in the school curriculum/culture/expectations that have a prevention focus; teaching, practice, and demonstration of pro-social behaviors. More »

"We started Response to Intervention (RTI) as a way to meet the many needs of our students." [Read full story »]

— Linda Dittmer
retired principal, IA 

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Are there lists of research-based interventions for secondary and tertiary levels of both RTI and Positive Behavior Support (PBS)?

Response from George Sugai, Ph.D.: RTI is a larger problem solving framework for improving decision making based on student responsiveness to intervention for both academic and social behavior. On the behavior side of RTI, positive behavior support provides an organizational structure for establishing a continuum of behavioral interventions for all students...[read full response]

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RTI National Online Forum Series

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Stay up-to-date with RTI Action Network’s National Forum webcast series. Listen, watch, and learn from top implementers who have expertise in Response to Intervention (RTI). Our webcasts are available anytime that's convenient for you.

 


Recent Forum: "The Role of RTI in LD Identification" 

On Wednesday, October 1, 2008, the RTI Action Network presented the second RTI National Online Forum, "The Role of RTI in LD Identification."

In this webcast, three nationally recognized experts on RTI and learning disabilities provided guidance on how to identify children with learning disabilities when RTI models are in place.  

View the RTI National Online Forum


About the Forums

Each Forum features a 90-minute video program that you view from the RTI Action Network Web site. The webcasts include PowerPoint slides as well as recommended readings and suggested discussion questions.

You're welcome to use the webcasts as the centerpiece of staff development workshops or watch them for your own professional development whenever you have time. All you need is a good Internet connection.

In addition to the video presentation, all webcasts offer the following:

  • Transcript 
  • Presenter Biographies 
  • Recommended Readings 
  • Sample Discussion Questions

General and Technical Information

A webcast is a video broadcast that you watch on your computer. After the initial live broadcast, RTI Action Network webcasts are archived. This means you can come to the RTI Action Network web site to watch a webcast any time day or night. Most computers already have everything you need to watch our webcasts.

RTI Action Network webcasts feature top experts in Response to Intervention. Our aim is for you to have a similar learning experience to what you would have if you were to attend a session at a professional conference. The difference is that from the webcast window you can stop the presentation, rewind, or skip forward.

Anyone is welcome to watch RTI Action Network webcasts. There is no charge. Your organization may also use them as the centerpiece of in-service and staff development workshops.

If you have general questions concerning this webcast event, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Technical Requirements

  1. Access to the Internet (a 300Kbps connection or better)
  2. Web browser to connect to view the presentation
  3. A separate telephone line or email access if you would like to submit questions

Accessing the webcast requires the free RealPlayer or WindowsMedia Player software. If you do not already have it, you can download it here for free.

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Archived Forums

"Are You Ready for RTI? What Do You Need to Know, and What Do You Need to Do?" - June 9, 2008, featuring Drs. Judy Elliott, Ann Casey, and David Prasse.


Funding for the RTI National Online Forum is provided by the Cisco Foundation, the Lee Pesky Learning Center, and the Janet Shafran Memorial Fund.