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RTI at Work Institute®
RTI at Work Institute®
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | February 4–6, 2026
Day 1
Wednesday, February 4
Wednesday, February 4
7:00–8:00 a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast
Location: Ballroom B
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: Ballroom A
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
Location: Ballroom A
Nicole Dimich—Using Data to Guide Collective Responsibility for Student Learning
Location: 301D
Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan—Behavior Solutions: Schoolwide Prevention in Tier 1
Location: 301B
Paula Maeker—Gaining Ground: Solutions for Schools Seeking Significant Gains in Student Achievement
Location: 208A
Mike Mattos—The Best Intervention Is Prevention: Planning Proactive Supports
Location: 209A
11:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Lunch—Options (on your own)
Lunch—Options (on your own)
Option 1: Exhibit Hall A Buffet (first floor)
Cost: $15, credit card only
Taco Bar
Two tacos on flour tortilla (chicken and ground beef)
Your choice of toppings
Tortilla soup
House salad with choice of dressing
Made-to-Order Burger
Onion burger
Cheese burger
Black bean burger
Choice of prepackaged chips
Beverages
Bottled water
Canned sodas
Option 2: Market Cart Grab-and-Go
Salads and sandwiches (cold)
Prepackaged snacks
Beverages
Option 3: Off-Site: Visit local cafes and restaurants within walking distance.
1:00–2:30 p.m.
Keynote—Less, But Better: Permission to Focus on What Matters Most
Keynote—Less, But Better: Permission to Focus on What Matters Most
Paula Maeker
Location: Ballroom A
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
Location: 208A
Nicole Dimich—Moving Beyond the List: The Foundational Process of Identifying and Clarifying Essential Standards to Ensure Learning
Location: 301D
Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan—Four Cs of a Classroom: First Best Classroom Prevention
Location: 301B
Paula Maeker—Multiplying the Impact of Essential Literacy: Ensuring Equitable Outcomes for All
Location: Ballroom A
Mike Mattos—Interventions That Work! Making Your Current Site Interventions More Effective
Location: 209A
Day 2
Thursday, February 5
Thursday, February 5
7:00–8:00 a.m
Registration and Continental Breakfast
Location: Ballroom B
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
Nicole Dimich
Location: Ballroom A
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
Location: 208A
Nicole Dimich—Analyzing Student Work to Plan Tier 1 and 2 Responses
Location: Ballroom A
Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan—Behavior Solutions Tier 2 System: Identify, Match, Deliver, and Monitor Targeted Interventions
Location: 301B
Paula Maeker—We Really Do Mean All! Collectively Meeting the Diverse Needs of All Learners
Location: 301D
Mike Mattos—The Power of One: Creating High-Performing Teams for Singleton Staff
Location: 209A
11:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Lunch—Options (on your own)
Lunch—Options (on your own)
Option 1: Exhibit Hall A Buffet (first floor)
Cost: $15, credit card only
Baked Potato Bar
Your choice of toppings and protein
Chicken noodle soup
House salad with choice of dressing
Made-to-Order Teriyaki Bowl Bar
Choice of protein (chicken or beef)
Fried rice
Veggie egg rolls
Grilled stirfry veggies
Beverages
Bottled water
Canned sodas
Option 2: Market Cart Grab-and-Go
Salads and sandwiches (cold)
Prepackaged snacks
Beverages
Option 3: Off-Site: Visit local cafes and restaurants within walking distance.
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: Ballroom A
2:15–2:30 p.m.
Break
2:30–4:00 p.m.
Luis F. Cruz—English Learners and the RTI at Work Process
Location: 208A
Nicole Dimich—Crafting Unit Assessment Plans With Intention
Location: 301D
Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan—Behavior Academies: Targeted Interventions That Work!
Location: 301B
Paula Maeker—It's About Time: Planning Interventions and Extensions in Elementary School
Location: Ballroom A
Mike Mattos—It's About Time: Planning Interventions and Extensions in Secondary School
Location: 209A
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: Ballroom A
Day 3
Friday, February 6
Friday, February 6
7:00–8:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Location: Ballroom B
8:00–10:15 a.m.
Luis F. Cruz—Putting It All Together: Creating a Multitiered System of Supports—Secondary
Location: 301D
Nicole Dimich—Putting It All Together: Linking Instruction, Assessment, and Interventions
Location: 208B
Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan—Putting It All Together: Creating a Multitiered System of Supports—Behavior
Location: 301B
Paula Maeker & Mike Mattos—Putting It All Together: Creating a Multitiered System of Supports—Elementary
Location: Ballroom A
10:15–10:30 a.m.
Break
10:30–11:30 a.m.
Keynote—Our Educational Moonshot
Keynote—Our Educational Moonshot
Mike Mattos
Location: Ballroom A
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