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This case was written for educators who are involved in organizational change such as school turnaround, new instructional programs, intervention programs, and implementation of new programs. It explores how a new administrator navigates the implementation of a response to intervention (RTI) pilot program and how instructional leaders create meaning and structure regarding the program. In processing this case study, readers should assume the role of the administrator responsible for implementing the RTI program. school year. Because she had been hired after the school year had begun, she had no chance to plan during summer. However, that did not slow Janie's resolve; she was excited about the opportunity and did her best to hit the ground running.As the school year progressed, Janie took diligent notes as to what changes she wanted to put in place the following school year and anticipated having summer to reflect on the school improvement survey data so that she could plan interventions to strengthen the community relations, academics, and staff morale.