Special Conference to Focus on Response to Intervention (RTI)
National Education Consultant Dr. John McCook will kick off the April 5th Conference

Response to Intervention (RTI) is the focus of the first Region 12 “Symposium on the Square,” an education conference that will be held April 5 at the Waco Convention Center. Federal legislation requires that all schools provide all students an integrated teaching approach that encompasses scientifically research-based strategies that will assist schools in assessing the needs of struggling students and monitoring progress. The one-day conference will provide schools with practical information on creating and implementing an RTI model, as well as balancing a strong intervention program with federal legal requirements.

“This conference is the first of its kind for this area and we’re proud to bring it to Central Texas educators,” said Sharon Fredriksson, director of special education services for Education Service Center (ESC) Region 12. “Furthermore, it is a great opportunity to see and hear nationally recognized speakers here ‘at home’,” she continued.

Dr. John McCook, the keynote speaker lectures nationally on implementing district-wide RTI models. All conference speakers have been recognized for their expertise in the fields of research, law, implementation and resource allocation to make the model successful in the real world. Breakout sessions have been designed to appeal to superintendents, principals, teachers, curriculum directors, counselors, special education personnel, speech pathologists, related service providers, instructional facilitators, or anyone who helps educate children. To learn more about McCook, visit http://www.ciclt.net/ul/mresa/McCook%20Registration%20Individual.doc (MS Word document) .

The conference is a coordinated effort by staff who work in the areas of core curriculum, campus leadership, school support and special education services for Education Service Center Region 12.

For information about speakers and vendors, visit www.esc12.net/rti.

Register now for this exciting event!

About ESC Region 12

One of 20 centers throughout Texas, the Education Service Center (ESC) Region 12 provides professional training and technical assistance for the purpose of improving student performance for all students. Based in Waco, with offices in, Corsicana, Goldthwaite, Hillsboro, Nolanville and Teague, the ESC Region 12’s service area includes Bell, Bosque, Coryell, Falls, Freestone, Hamilton, Hill, Lampasas, Limestone, Mills, McLennan and Navarro counties.