Free RTI & MTSS intervention scheduler (browser-based placement board)

What this tool does

The RTI Scheduler is a lightweight alternative to a full student information system when you only need a clean placement board: who goes to which intervention block, which names are still unassigned, and a printable snapshot for team meetings or classroom doors. A Mon–Fri week view, automatic conflict detection, and Tier color coding (blue / yellow / red) help teams spot problems that are easy to miss in a plain spreadsheet. It fits common language such as Tier 2, Tier 3, and custom session titles your school already uses.

Because planning happens locally in your browser, you can iterate during a meeting without waiting on IT provisioning—as long as you are comfortable keeping roster information on that device per your district policy.

How to use the RTI Scheduler

1. Import your roster. Upload a CSV or paste from a spreadsheet. Check that student names look correct in the roster list.
2. Configure sessions. Rename or add intervention blocks, set optional start/end times for overlap checks, and use Tier 1 / Tier 2 / Tier 3 in titles for color coding on the board.
3. Plan each weekday. Use Mon–Fri tabs to assign students per day; conflict badges on tabs flag days that need attention.
4. Assign with drag and drop. Move each student from the pool into the right column. Rearrange anytime before you print.
5. Set schedule details. Add a schedule title, date, and optional school name or logo so the PDF matches your communication style.
6. Print or download PDF. Use the preview section to print or save a PDF to share with your team.

Frequently asked questions

What is the RTI Scheduler for?

The RTI Scheduler helps intervention teams quickly assign students to Tier 2 small groups, Tier 3 intensive blocks, or other custom sessions. It is built for short planning windows: import a roster, arrange names on a board, then print or save a PDF for colleagues, families, or hallway displays.

Is it “RTI schedular” or “RTI scheduler”?

Some users also search for "RTI schedular," although the correct spelling is RTI scheduler (it ends with "-er," like planner). This site names the tool RTI Scheduler; both search phrases often mean the same thing—help building an intervention schedule.

Do I need an account or school login?

No. RTI Scheduler does not require sign-in. You can open the scheduler and start working immediately.

Where is my roster stored? Can I back it up?

Roster names, placements, schedule title, date, optional school branding, and related settings are saved in your browser (local storage) on this device only. Data is not uploaded to RTI Scheduler servers during normal use. Browser storage can be cleared on shared or private devices — use Save Work as File to download a .json backup, and Load from File to restore or open a file a colleague shared.

How do I import students?

Use “Import roster” with a CSV file, or paste columns copied from Excel or Google Sheets. The tool parses common header names for student names. You can edit the roster after import.

How do I assign students to tiers or groups?

Use the Mon–Fri week tabs to pick a school day, then drag each student card from the unassigned pool into a session column (for example Tier 2 — Group A or Tier 3 — Intensive). Columns are color-coded: Tier 1 blue, Tier 2 yellow, Tier 3 red when those words appear in the session title. Drag between columns to move someone. Everyone left in the pool appears on the printable “Unassigned pool” list for that day.

Does the scheduler detect conflicts?

Yes. The board checks for duplicate roster names, overlapping session times (when you set start/end times), students still in the pool, large group sizes, and heavy Tier 3 use across the week. Issues appear in the Conflict detection panel; day tabs show a count badge when that weekday has problems.

How do I plan the full school week?

Switch Mon–Fri tabs above the board. Each weekday keeps its own placements—Monday’s groups do not automatically copy to Tuesday. Use Save Work as File to back up the full week as one .json file.

How do I print or export a PDF?

Scroll to Print preview and choose Print (recommended). Your browser’s print dialog produces the clearest paper or “Save as PDF.” Optional Download PDF uses a front-end screenshot and may look softer or crop very long lists — prefer Print → Save as PDF when quality matters.

Can I use this on a phone or tablet?

The board supports touch dragging on iPad and phones (touch-and-hold briefly, then drag). Layout is still easiest on a laptop for large rosters; printing works best from desktop browsers.

How do I clear everything and start over?

Use the reset or clear options in the tool (where provided) and refresh if needed. Clearing browser site data for this origin also removes stored scheduler data. See the Privacy page for details on local storage.