MTSS: Improving Outcomes through Systems

Goals: Support MTSS Teams in various stages of exploration to installation to implementation of MTSS across the IU11 catchment area with: 

• Conceptual and common understanding of MTSS as a prevention model
• Resources and support to establish and implement the infrastructure of an effective, functioning MTSS
• Moving toward the use of RTI methodology to identify specific learning disability (SLD)

Teams will have the opportunity to reflect upon their systems and establish and refine infrastructure to install and implement MTSS. 

Team Commitments:

• Engage in 4 sessions of professional learning regarding the various stages of exploration to installation to implementation of MTSS
• Analyze a variety of data sources, complete a needs assessment, and engage in a resource mapping process to prioritize at least one (1) area where the MTSS Team can expand their role into prevention (e.g., MTSS Systems-Level Change in Literacy, Mathematics, Behavior)
• Expand the continuum of evidence-based practices /interventions based upon data.
• Prepare a 20-minute presentation highlighting their efforts in this series.
   

MTSS-Improving Outcomes through Systems

Series Commitments:

This series is for school/ LEA teams composed of administrators, school psychologists , teachers, coaches,Special Education administrators/teachers, and others from an LEA who are involved with systems that support the current infrastructure of the MTSS model at the respective LEA. The overarching goal of this series is to help LEAs make a substantial shift toward building necessary infrastructure and support for the MTSS team to work effectively, efficiently, and equitably to deliver a more comprehensive continuum of services. An emphasis will be placed on prevention services to reduce adverse outcomes for students such as over-identification for special education services, poor academic outcomes, exclusionary disciplinary practices, and out-of-school placements. Participating teams will receive Act 48 hours for their attendance, participation and efforts.

October 16, 2025

8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  

December 11, 2025

8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

February 12, 2026

8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

April 9, 2026

8:30-3:30 p.m.

Lunch is on your own for 60 minutes.  Options are limited in the area, so please plan accordingly.

Harshbarger's in McVeytown (8 minute drive-order and pick up)

Sheetz in Mount Union (7 minute drive)

McDonald's in Mount Union (7 minute drive)

Checkers in Mount Union (7 minute drive-order and pick up)

MinitMart located on 522 (5 minute drive-approximately 4 miles from the IU)