Description

PRE-REQUISITES:  This series is only available to NDMTSS teams that have completed NDMTSS: Developing Pathways for Academics.

REGISTRATION: An MOU is required to register for this event. Contact Brandie Ulland - brandie.ulland@k12.nd.us for more details about the MOU.

This training, intended for school leadership teams, will focus on innovation of the NDMTSS model with emphasis on:

1. Data collection and disaggregation 
2. Data-driven decision making
3. Problem solving for the student, classroom, and systems level

Monitoring practices will be developed to determine if the system is having a positive impact on student learning with a strong focus on fidelity and outcome data. Opportunities for collaboration and to observe MTSS in action within the cohort will be organized. 

OBJECTIVES: 

• Evaluate research-based interventions 
• Determine effectiveness of Placement Pathways 
• Begin the process for assisting teachers in analyzing data for trends in student growth or stagnancy

DELIVERY:  This professional learning series will be offered as a combination of 1 90-minute virtual kickoff, 4 full-day face-to-face sessions throughout the year, 2 90-minute online coaching calls, and a 2-3 hour guided facilitation of the SAND.

PRESENTER:  Wayne Callender (national 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:  2 graduate continuing education credits available for application through VCSU after participating in all required sessions/activities and submitting application fee.