Student Learning is at the Heart of our Work
All children deserve access to a quality education that empowers them to thrive. Yet our teachers and administrators face environments with increasing complexity, constraint, and ambiguity. At RTI, we empower educators to design, plan, and implement action steps to better address those challenges.
Teaching and Learning
We partner to develop and enhance the common practices, language, and reflection techniques necessary to move proactively towards improved student outcomes. Support may include:
- Instructional coaching
- Group professional learning
- Project- and inquiry-based learning
- Social and emotional learning
- Competency-based education
Read more on our approach to project-based learning, social and emotional learning, and professional learning design.
Leadership
We believe professional learning is most meaningful when connected to the authentic challenges of school leaders. We take a listen-first approach grounded in the prevailing belief that context is critical. Our three-part, research-practice-reflection approach uses authentic district and school goals, strengths, and challenges as means of development. Support may include:
- Individual leadership consulting
- Customized team development
- Preparing aspiring leaders
Read our white paper on managing change in education.
Strategic Consulting
By leveraging content expertise, staff experience, and research insight, our customized consulting services offer practical answers to relevant challenges. We co-design solutions that are both actionable and sustainable to improve organizational operations. Solutions may include:
- Strategic planning
- Policy implementation
- School startup
- Community engagement and input
- Program audit and evaluation
- Facilitating change
Read more on personalizing learning and business advisory boards.
Education Networks
We facilitate learning communities to foster connections between educators, researchers, and thought leaders. These networks represent a powerful opportunity for collaboration and scale. Networks may focus on:
- Addressing common issues
- Policy analysis
- Disseminating research
- Fostering communities of practice
- Continuous improvement
- Using connections to drive educational innovations
Read more on removing barriers to higher education.
Technology Solutions
We understand that technology can have both positive and negative impacts in learning environments. Our implementations ensure that any technology component that is incorporated into our services empower educators rather than get in the way.
We offer several types of support including:
- Application Development
- Curriculum Delivery
- Online Communities of Practice
- Data and Information Dissemination
- Cybersecurity
- Analytics and Dashboards
- Infrastructure Management
- Technical Support
