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Important Dates and Timeline
- April 15, 2021
- Targeted TA Request is released to the public
- April 19, 2021
- Informational Webinar (9:30-10:30 EST)
- May 28, 2021
- Requests are due (entered online by 5:00 p.m. EST)
- June 4, 2021
- Districts/ISDs are notified of potential partnership
- June 14 or 15, 2021
- 1-hour group readiness session (June 14th, 9:00-10:00 a.m. or June 15th, 3:30-4:30 p.m.)
Process
- Download the Request for targeted technical assistance document.
- Develop your answers to the questions within the document.
- Submit your answers through our online form by the deadline. Requests will only be accepted through online submission.
- Receive notification of potential partnership.
- Schedule a group readiness session with MiMTSS TA Center staff.
Webinar Recording
The October 7 overview webinar, MTSS Technical Assistance Options is available on the Center's YouTube channel.
Behavior
Creating safe, predictable learning environments will positively impact both behavioral and academic outcomes for students.
| Offering | Format | Who Should Attend |
|---|---|---|
Sustainability Support for School-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, session 1 Sustainability Support for School-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, session 2 Sustainability Support for School-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, session 3 Sustainability Support for School-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, session 4 | Four 2-hour webinars along with 1-hour optional “office hour” | School Leadership Team (at a minimum the school administrator and the school-level coach) along with the District Coordinator |
Tier 1 Behavior Components of an MTSS Framework Series, day 1 Tier 1 Behavior Components of an MTSS Framework Series, Coaching Support Session Tier 1 Behavior Components of an MTSS Framework Series, day 2 Tier 1 Behavior Components of an MTSS Framework Series, day 3 | 3 days for School Leadership Teams and Coaches, 1 day specific to Coaches | Elementary and Secondary School Leadership Teams and School-Level Coaches |
Tier 1 School-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports State Trainer Network Series | Six 2-hour webinars | ISD personnel interested in building training capacity in Tier 1 SWPBIS |
Tier 2 School-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports State Trainer Network Series | Three 2-hour webinars | ISD personnel interested in building training capacity in Tier 2 SWPBIS |
EWIMS
An Early Warning Intervention and Monitoring System (EWIMS) is a data-driven, decision-making process.
| Offering | Format | Who Should Attend |
|---|---|---|
| Early Warning Interventions and Monitoring System Trainer Support Sessions | 2 Days along with 3 Community of Practice sessions | Individuals or teams committed to learning how to implement the EWIMS process and willing to train others in their ISD or district |
| Implementing an Early Warning Intervention and Motioning System (EWIMS) | 1 Day with follow-up facilitated data reviews (3) and EWIMS Community of Practice sessions (3) | Teams from districts/ISDs with access to local attendance, behavior, and course performance data and an interest in exploring the implementation of EWIMS |
Behavior & Reading
Behavior and reading are both critical to student learning. When supported together, the effects are even more powerful.
Data-Based Individualization (DBI) Team Training Series
This training series has ten 2-hour webinars.
| Offering | Format | Who Should Attend |
|---|---|---|
| DBI Implementation Team Installation | 2-hour webinar | DBI or Student Support Team |
| Using Diagnostic Assessment to Plan for DBI Implementation | 2-hour webinar | DBI or Student Support Team |
| Evaluating Intervention Platforms | 2-hour webinar | DBI or Student Support Team |
| Selecting and Adapting an Intervention Platform | 2-hour webinar | DBI or Student Support Team |
| Scheduling and Logistics to Support Successful DBI Implementation | 2-hour webinar | Principal (or the individual in charge of the school’s master schedule) DBI or Student Support Team |
| Structuring Intensive Intervention Groups for Success | 2-hour webinar | DBI or Student Support Team |
| Collecting, Analyzing, and Using Data to Inform Instructional Decision-Making | 2-hour webinar | DBI or Student Support Team Individuals who are directly providing intensive intervention |
| Making Instructional Adaptations in the Context of DBI | 2-hour webinar | DBI or Student Support Team Individuals who are directly providing intensive intervention |
| Behavioral Supports to Increase Student Motivation and Engagement | 2-hour webinar | DBI or Student Support Team Individuals who are directly providing intensive intervention |
| Evaluating DBI Implementation | 2-hour webinar | DBI or Student Support Team Principal District Personnel |
Literacy
Across all academic areas, strong literacy skills are necessary for academic success. Literacy supports need to be provided within a multi-tiered framework in order to meet the varying needs of students in schools.
| Offering | Format | Who Should Attend |
|---|---|---|
Tier 1 Reading Components of an MTSS Framework, Coaching Support Session | 2 days, 1 day for Coaches and 1 day for School Leadership Team and Coaches | School Leadership Team, Individuals serving as System Coaches for School Leadership Teams |
MTSS Neutral
An application of a general MTSS framework improves outcomes for learners.
District Implementation Team Installation Series
This series has three days for district coordinators and three days for the district implementation team.
| Offering | Format | Who Should Attend |
|---|---|---|
District Implementation Team Development Coaching Support Session | 1 day | District Coordinator |
| 1 day | District Implementation Team and District Coordinator | |
| Installing a District Implementation Infrastructure Day 1 Coaching Support Session | 1 day | District Coordinator |
| Installing a District Implementation Infrastructure Day 1 | 1 day | District Implementation Team and District Coordinator |
| Installing a district Implementation Infrastructure Day 2 Coaching Support Session | 1 day | District Coordinator |
| Installing a District Implementation Infrastructure Day 2 | 1 day | District Implementation Team and District Coordinator |