On Friday, 26 April 2013, Jim Wright visited the Kenosha (WI) School District to present to middle and high school faculty on the topic RTI and Behavior: Managing the Defiant and Non-Compliant
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On 17-18 April 2013, Jim Wright presented on the topic RTI for High Schools: An Overview for Educators for selected faculty and staff at Longwood High School in Middle Island, NY.
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