RTI Strategies that Work in the K-2 Classroom

Eli Johnson is currently the Chief Academic Officer for the Golden Plains Unified School District. He provides trainings for school districts and regional organizations throughout the United States. He has previously served as an Educational Consultant for the California Department of Education, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, High School Principal, Assistant Principal, and Classroom Teacher. His schools have made the highest annual point gains in the state of California and have been awarded the U.S. News World Report Medal Honors. Eli received his undergraduate degree in education from Brigham Young University (Go Cougars!) and his graduate degree in education from the University of Washington (Go Huskies!). He is the author of Academic Language! Academic Literacy! Eli is married to his wonderful wife Shaunna, and they are the parents of five children: Natalie, Mikaila, Bryce, Erica, and Benjamin.,
Michelle Karns is an educational consultant with over 30 years experience working with struggling learners and students impacted by adversity. She strives to develop remedies to answer their individual learning, instructional, organizational, and community needs. Michelle is committed to the realization of successful outcomes for every child. She has the unique ability to translate complex theory into easy-to use, meaningful techniques and applications for classroom settings. Working with students, administrators, and teachers in districts throughout the United States and Canada, Michelle helps create the conditions for all students to learn and make academic success a reality. An author of several books and multiple educational reform articles for the Association of California School Administrator's Leadership Magazine, she has helped thousands of students and teachers build positive relationships and meet their academic and personal success goals.