MiMTSS Conference

The Michigan Multi-Tiered System of Supports Technical Assistance Center (MiMTSS TA Center), in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 19th Annual MTSS Conference: Transforming Student Success Through MTSS.

This two-day event is designed to support state, regional, and local educational leaders, together with community and family partners, to increase the effectiveness of school environments by implementing a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework. Single-topic breakout sessions and topic-specific strands will provide guidance and tools for strengthening a prevention-based, multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) to transform student success.

Conference Information

Dates: November 12th & 13th

Location: Lansing Center, Lansing, MI

Cost: $125 one day, $250 two days

Note: Parking is an additional $10-$15/day depending on parking garage 

Highlighted National Speakers

Keynote (Day 1): LeDerrick Horne, “A Path to Pride and Success”

Keynote (Day 2): Dr. Kurt Hatch, “Education Must Be Centered on a Love Ethic”, plus two breakout sessions

Endnote (Day 2): Dr. Erika McDowell, “What’s Love and Belonging Got to Do With It? A Call to YOU!”, plus one breakout session

Maria Santiago-Rosario, PhD (Two breakout sessions)

Sheldon Loman, PhD (Two breakout sessions)

Amy Siracusano (Two breakout sessions)

Tiffany P. Hogan (Two Breakout sessions)

Dr. Pam Kastner (Two Breakout sessions)

Here's a preliminary schedule to see what sessions are offered and when.

Registration is closed.

The annual conference focuses on advancing effective MTSS implementation to ensure the growth and success for all learners. The two-day conference is an opportunity to learn the latest in research and best practices related to MTSS, strengthen implementation within your context, and connect and share with other attendees.

Sessions strands include:

• Early Childhood
• Integrated MTSS
• Family Partnerships
• Leadership
• Literacy
• Math
• Social, Emotional, Behavioral, Mental Health (SEB)

Sessions will be relevant for various experience levels, including participants who are new to MTSS and those who have advanced knowledge, as well as different audiences (i.e., coaches/facilitators, school-based leadership, ISD/district-based leadership, early childhood educators, elementary educators, and secondary educators). Opportunities for dialogue and sharing with other implementers are also provided.

Conference participants will have the opportunity to:

• Gain an understanding of the latest research, promising practices, and critical issues related to MTSS to connect with their existing practices.
• Learn about developing systems to support effective implementation.
• Expand learning of contextual implementation of practices.
• Acquire new knowledge and skills applicable to their specific role/position.

• Hotel Accommodations: We have two hotel options available for the conference. Room blocks are full at this time.

  • Courtyard Lansing Downtown - $85/night (this hotel is around the corner from the Lansing Center)
  • Doubletree Hotel Lansing - $85/night (this hotel is connected to the Lansing Center via a walkway)
    • Or call 1-833-904-2206 and identify yourself as part of the MiMTSS Conference; use code "TSS" to get the discounted group rate
• Parking is available at the Lansing Center for $10 per day, or at the nearby parking garage for $15/day. Parking vouchers will not be available. Lansing Center Parking Map

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