RTI for SLD General Session: What, Why and How?

Session Dates

Thursday January 08, 2026 8:30 AM - 11:45 AM - Webinar

Closed

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This session will provide participants with big ideas on the why, what, and how of using the Response to Intervention (RTI) approach to identification of Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD). Participants will learn about the rationale for implementing RTI for SLD within the context of a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS), essential components and operationalizations used in an RTI for SLD approach, and the updated procedures for school teams to apply to implement RTI for SLD.

Objectives

Participants will be able to:

• Describe a rationale for the use of RTI approach to identify SLD.
• Describe essential components and operationalizations used in an RTI for SLD approach.
• Identify the process in Pennsylvania for school teams to apply to implement RTI for SLD.

Target Audience

School Psychologists, Supervisors of Pupil Services, Administrators, Educational Specialists, Pupil Services Personnel, IU TaC, Regular Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Related Service Providers Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate individuals who have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act and who need assistance at this event. Contact: Tina Rife, at 717-901-2278, or trife@pattan.net.