Time: 2:00-3:30pm EDT

Location: Virtual

Description: This webinar is the first of a two-part series on tools and approaches to measure and improve the implementation of multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS)/response to intervention (RTI). Presenters will focus on the rationale and benefits of using an MTSS/RTI implementation assessment tool; the types of tools states are using to measure MTSS/RTI frameworks to support improved practices; strategies for developing a well-designed tool; and how to support the use of tools and resulting data to improve MTSS/RTI implementation through purposeful dissemination, training, and coaching.

Partnership or Research Alliance: Early Literacy partnership

Audience: The primary audience for the webinar will be state education agency personnel and school district MTSS/RTI coordinators and staff who are interested in learning more about tools for assessing implementation of MTSS/RTI frameworks. The webinar is also intended to appeal to researchers interested in measuring MTSS/RTI implementation and impact.

Speakers:
Kirby Chow, REL Appalachia, SRI International
Jennifer Nakamura, REL Appalachia, SRI International
Stephanie Wilkerson, REL Appalachia, Magnolia Consulting
Stephanie Stindt, Kansas MTSS Alignment Team
Joshua Lee, Kansas MTSS Alignment Team

Report Citation: Schiller, E., Chow, K., Thayer, S., Nakamura, J., Wilkerson, S. B., & Puma, M. (2020). What tools have states developed or adapted to assess schools’ implementation of a multi-tiered system of supports/response to intervention framework? (REL 2020–017). Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, Regional Educational Laboratory Appalachia.