Description

REGISTRATION: This professional learning series requires completion of an MOU signed by the building administrator on or prior to October 1st. When clicking "Register" you'll be directed to the flyer with the link to the MOU for completion. The MOU then needs to be sent to Brandie Ulland, SEEC, Brandie.Ulland@k12.nd.us to officially complete your team's registration.

DESCRIPTION: During the planning phase, teams focus on building the infrastructure necessary to support MTSS implementation. Activities at this phase include building your MTSS team, identifying priorities, establishing a vision for MTSS and others. This professional learning series focuses on building staff buy-in and staff capacity to implement the 5 Essential Components: 

• Assessment
• Data-Based Decision Making
• Multi-Tier Instruction
• Infrastructure & Support Mechanisms
• Fidelity & Evaluation.

OBJECTIVES: 

• Understand the 5 essential components of NDMTSS
• Establish leadership roles and responsibilities
• Understand the Why of NDMTSS through consensus building and teaming structures
• Data-based decision making at all tiers using a researched problem-solving model
• Develop strategies for solving problems at each tier
• Define effective teaching strategies at all tiers
• Increase awareness of evidence-based interventions and curriculum resources
• Understand a comprehensive assessment system to gather data
• Understand essential components of effective implementation
• Create communication plans for all stakeholders

DELIVERY: This professional learning series will be offered as a combination of 7 full-day face-to-face sessions and 4 90-minute online coaching calls throughout the school year.

PRESENTER:  Wayne Callender (national RTI consultant at Partners for Learning)

AUDIENCE:  School leadership teams of 6-10 individuals; including Administrators (REQUIRED to have at least one); special educators; instructional coaches; MTSS coordinators; lead teachers; counselors.

CREDIT:  3 graduate continuing education credits available for application through VCSU after participating in all required sessions/activities and submitting the application fee.