As Districts move toward implementation of MTSS, the inclusion of all stakeholders in the conversation and planning is essential. Moving forward with implementation plans requires strategic planning to support students at all levels.

Participants will engage in team building exercises focused on their specific needs. Facilitation activities will ensure participants share common language and understanding for the effective implementation of an evidence-based model of schooling that uses data-based problem solving to integrate academic and behavioral instruction and intervention.

Partners from the University of California, Graduate School of Education and the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools will facilitate school teams in developing integrated instruction and intervention that is delivered to students in varying intensities based on student need. Participants will learn how to use ‘need driven’ decision making skills to ensure that district resources reach the appropriate students at the appropriate levels to accelerate the performance of ALL students to achieve.

Special attention will be given to the role of special educators (i.e. special education teachers, related service providers, and school psychologists) in the develop of vibrant MTSS structures that meet the needs of all students while reducing the need for special education services leading to more inclusive educational environments.