MTSS Overview Training CDE MTSS Overview Slides Fall 2014 MTSS Overview Training Office of Learning Supports Fall 2014

Office of Learning Supports (OLS) CDE MTSS Overview Slides Fall 2014 Office of Learning Supports (OLS) Please note the priorities we have for our office. Some words are highlighted to denote emphasis. To reflect your consensus and prioritization, you can ensure you have a vision and/or mission (defined goals that are known and owned by all stakeholders).

Our Engagement Considerations CDE MTSS Overview Slides Fall 2014 Our Engagement Considerations These are adult learning principles that research (see cited article) indicates lead to better transfer of learning (and that can lead to change in practice for adults). Our example of “introducing information” (which is a form of “front-loading” of content) is providing a “pre-reading article” for participants before the training session. Alternatively, we could’ve asked for some other text (e.g., videos) to review in advance.

CDE MTSS Overview Slides Fall 2014 Outcomes Learners… …can describe the foundations for MTSS Implementation, including common language, vision, etc. …can access and use at least one CO MTSS resource. …can explain how their current system supports academic and behavior outcomes for every student including students with exceptionalities. …will identify one actionable step to do after the training. Read and review.

Training Expectations (also on table tents) Motivated Take Care of Yourself and Others Share Information Stay On-task Active involvement Think in possibilities Show Enthusiasm and Humor Start and end on time Take care of the environment Put cell phones on vibrate Network Team work Work with those outside your familiar group of colleagues Limit side conversations Listen and attend when others are speaking Can we “live with these agreements today”? Anything to add/edit? Think about ensuring you have “Expectations” in place.

CDE MTSS Overview Slides Fall 2014 We like to acknowledge all of those who have contributed to our thinking and this work. Our information has a strong research base with expertise from varied national partners. This is a list of many researchers and contributors to our work. Our work has greatly benefitted from their contributions.

CDE MTSS Overview Slides Fall 2014 Values of the Colorado Department of Education.

CDE MTSS Overview Slides Fall 2014 Focus on “every”.

Formula for Success Our goal in education is to improve student outcomes with efficiency and effectiveness. This graphic highlights explicitly the “how” to do this. If we utilize effective interventions (the what) and implement them using effective implementation methods (the how), in enabling contexts (the where), we will accomplish socially significant outcomes. (the why) We need to utilize an organized and intentional approach to plan and provide the learning for students. An important note is creating and sustaining an hospitable environment is necessary to “grow” whatever we hope will flourish; in this case, we’re talking about MTSS implementation. So, our culture, climate, and collaboration need to facilitate the process of implementation, not take away from it…and not be a barrier to progress.