RCD Leaders Institute
Network with RCD Schools and Learn Best Practices for Strengthening your Responsibility-Centered Culture.
March 18-19, 2027
Marriott World Center | Orlando Florida
SAVE $250 WITH EARLY-BIRD PRICING!
Join Larry Thompson, creator of Responsibility-Centered Discipline, and RCD teams from schools throughout the country to share best practices for improving student-teacher communication and empowering students to take accountability for their behavior.
RCD Leaders Institute participants will have the opportunity to discuss with RCD staff, and with other participants from throughout the country, how to overcome typical challenges with RCD implementation, the role of School Foundations, best practices for onboarding new hires, how to structure In-School Solutions, and how to develop and monitor coaching skills in staff.
RCD schools are seeing dramatic reductions in discipline referrals and suspensions, improved climate and culture, enhanced academic achievement and, perhaps most importantly, reductions in teacher stress and burnout. Designed for Principals, Assistant Principals and RCD Implementation Team members, the Leadership Institute will provide insights and best practices for implementing RCD with fidelity.
Why Attend RCD Leaders Institute?
Network with Leading RCD Experts – Connect directly with RCD creator Larry Thompson and experienced practitioners. Share real-world success stories, collaborate with fellow RCD schools, and build a powerful support network to guide your school’s journey.
Master Proven Implementation Strategies – Walk away with practical, actionable tips to implement immediately. You will learn how to build effective Give ’Em Five conversation skills using RCD Connect, ensuring your staff is equipped to handle everyday challenges.
Overcome Your Biggest Hurdles – Navigate the realities of modern education with confidence. Gain proven strategies for dealing with resistant staff, managing special education considerations, and providing effective administrative oversight.
What to Expect
Day One: Building the Foundation
Join Larry Thompson and veteran educators as they set the stage with key perspectives and implementation strategies. You will explore how to overcome common cultural hurdles and practice Give ’Em Five conversation skills, leaving you with tools you can put into practice the very next day.
Day Two: Tackling Complex Behaviors
Dive deep into the most challenging student behaviors educators face today. Through collaborative discussions, you will address everyday realities and learn how to use RCD Connect for ongoing support, ensuring you are fully prepared to sustain a Responsibility-Centered Culture.
What Attendees Liked Most about RCD Institute:
– RCD Panel –
“The ideas presented in the training have the potential to be game changing to the work I do so I enjoyed it all. The panel stood out as particularly important. It gave a great picture from people in the trenches and how it has affected their school.”
– Help for struggling staff –
“We were able to dive deeper into RCD and the challenging moments when a Give ’em Five needs a few go arounds. The ideas presented about staff who are struggling with implementation were very helpful. Breaking down the GivemFive into “digestible” ideas was also very helpful to bring back for those staff that are struggling.”
– REFRESH AND GROWTH –
“Having a few years of RCD under our belt, this was a great way to get a refresh and allowed me to start thinking of next steps.”
– QUICK TIPS –
“Tips and ninja hacks for difficult students.”
– IMPLEMENTATION –
“I loved the panel of administrators who shared their stories of implementation.”
RCD Leaders Institute Agenda
Marriott World Center | Orlando, FL
March 18-19, 2027
Learn from RCD Experts, Network with Peers and Discover Best Practices for Elevating Your Culture.
Thursday | March 18th | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
» Welcome & Introduction
» Challenges of RCD Implementation
» Panel Discussion: RCD Success Stories
» Data Collection, Reporting and Feedback/Coaching
» Building Give ‘Em Five Conversation Skills
*Please note: Lunch and dinner are included on Thursday
Friday | March 19th | 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
» Making Practice Fun and Relevant
» Taking Your Responsibility-Centered Culture to the Next Level
RCD Leaders Institute will feature interactive table sessions led by RCD clients and trainers. Topics will include:
» Starting your RCD Journey (for New RCD Schools)
» Elevating Coaching Skills (for Advanced RCD Schools)
» Community Building by School Level (Elementary/Middle/High)
» Onboarding New Staff
» Resistant Staff
» Using RCD Connect for Community, Skill Development & Support
» Special Education / Students with Disabilities
» Administrative Oversight and Monitoring Progress
Early-Bird Pricing: $250 through 5/31/26.
Attend RCD Leaders Institute and the Innovative School Summit Orlando for only $695.
Discover implementation best practices and lessons learned from school leaders who have transformed student behavior and achievement with Responsibility-Centered Discpline.
Great Falls High School | Great Falls, Montana
“RCD isn’t a program. It’s a way of existing. It’s a culture that is created because the collective of peopleworks to improve an environment.” — Principal Geoff Habel
The RCD philosophy resonated strongly with Great Falls administrators. The emphasis on coaching students to see how their behavior changes benefit them directly aligned with the school’s focus on self-determination, employability and community building.
- The number of Pupil Action Reports (PARs) to address misbehavior decreased by 81%.
- PARs relating to disorderlies, fights and assaults decreased from 18 in September 2022 to 1 in May 2025 – a 99% decrease.
Jonesboro Math & Science Magnet Elementary | Jonesboro, Arkansas
“RCD emphasizes building relationships, maintaining student dignity and holding students accountable in meaningful ways. Unlike other programs, RCD didn’t just offer strategies, it provided a mindset shift that empowered both adults and students.” — Principal Marcus Jones
The decision to implement RCD was a collective one, supported by the leadership team and staff who were eager for a consistent, schoolwide approach. They integrated RCD with their existing PBIS framework to create a cohesive system that empowers both educators andstudents. After two years of implementation, RCD has fundamentally transformed the school’s culture and its approach to student behavior.
- In one year, major office referrals decreased by an astounding 53% (from 72 in October 2024 to 48 in October 2025).
- Overall referrals declined by 17.5% in the same period.
Collins Lane Elementary School | Frankfort, KY
“Our students are learning how to truly take responsibility for their choices.” — Principal Beth Lodmell
The success achieved in the first year has solidified the school’s commitment to the RCD model. The positive momentum is clear, and the school is moving into its second year with continued intentionality, confident that they are on the right path.
- Behavioral referrals dropped from 229 in September 2024 to 152 in April 2025 – a 34% decrease.
- Average classroom removals to solutions space declined from 12 per day to 1 per day – a decrease of 92% in just 8 months.
Extend your RCD Leaders Institute experience and Attend the Orlando Innovative Schools Summit. Ask your account representative how to receive $100 Off the Summit Registration Fee.
Join us for the Innovative Schools Summit Orlando on March 18-21, 2027. Network with fellow educators and learn from nationally recognized speakers who share their experiences and proven strategies to help you succeed in the classroom and in your career.
The Orlando Summit features access to 5 Education Conferences for the Price of One.
Host Hotel
Marriott World Center
The RCD Institute will be co-located with the Innovative Schools Summit Orlando, and you will receive Summit hotel rates.
Room rates start at $249/night plus applicable taxes & fees.
Reservations: 800-621-0638
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