The purpose of this keynote is to define the 21 st Century Lifelong Learner and how to address the critical educational needs of all children and youth. Dr. Betts will present a new approach, which combines Response to Intervention (RtI) and the Autonomous Learner Model (ALM). He will describe how to use the blend of these two processes to enhance our students’ strengths, and address their areas of concern. Dr. Betts will include specific strategies for participants to use in their schools and districts.