Welcome to RTI Talks

RTI Talks are live, online discussions on Response to Intervention (RTI) featuring nationally recognized researchers and experienced implementers. During an RTI Talk, experts are available to answer questions submitted prior to the talk or during the live event.



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You can submit your question in advance of the Talk or during the scheduled event, but you do not have to submit a question to participate. In either case, participating is as easy as 1-2-3!

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That’s all there is to it.  Once the Talk is live, you’ll see the questions asked and our experts’ answers.

Recently Archived Talks

The Legal Dimension of RTI

April 10, 2013 1:55 PM • Perry A. Zirkel

The legal dimension of response to intervention (RTI) has been the subject of considerable confusion. Join Perry Zirkel, University Professor of Education and Law at Lehigh University, during our next RTI Talk as he answers your questions regarding the foundational elements of RTI-related legislation, regulations, and case law. Don’t miss this opportunity to submit questions directly to a respected education-law specialist. Submit your questions today!

RTI with English Language Learners

February 12, 2013 3:00 PM • Janette Klingner, Ph.D.

In response to popular demand, the RTI Action Network is offering an RTI Talk on implementing RTI with English Language Learners (ELLs). Join Janette Klingner, Professor of Education at the University of Colorado Boulder in the Department of Educational Equity and Cultural Diversity, during our next RTI Talk as she answers your questions regarding how RTI can help English language learners (ELLs) and provides tips across tiers on how to implement RTI with respect to ELLs. Don’t miss this opportunity to submit questions directly to an experienced implementer and researcher. Submit your questions today!

Building Implementation Capacity for RTI

December 10, 2012 3:00 PM • Linda Wernikoff, M.A., Michelle A. Duda, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Sally Helton, M.S.

Join Linda Wernikoff, Michelle Duda, and Sally Helton during our next RTI Talk as they answer your questions about "Building Implementation Capacity for RTI” at the state, district, and local levels. They will provide specific strategies that lead to sustainable and high fidelity implementation of effective literacy programs. The presenters will share their experiences implementing the Active Implementation Frameworks and scaling up successful innovations resulting in positive student outcomes.

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