A research- and evidence-based playbook for creating MTSS in schools
In In Support of Students: A Leader’s Guide to Equitable MTSS, a team of distinguished educators delivers a comprehensive and insightful discussion of how to create evidence-based and equitable multi-tiered systems (MTSS). In the book, you’ll find the practical tips and tools you need to support the implementation and redesign of systems that meet the needs of all learners.
The author go beyond conceptual theories and frameworks and readers grounded, hands-on advice for developing MTSS that provide opportunities for students to learn at high levels while retaining equitable feelings of belonging and hope. The book also provides:
Real-life examples and planning procedures to implement MTSS in a variety of school environments Strategies for building MTSS in ways that combat educator burn-out, overwork, and overwhelm An actionable toolkit to put MTSS into practice and improve student outcomes
An indispensable resource for K-12 school leaders and administrators, In Support of Students will also prove invaluable to policymakers, university staff, and regional support providers.
By:
Katie Novak (University of Pennsylvania),
Kristan Rodriguez
Imprint: Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 224mm,
Width: 150mm,
Spine: 18mm
Weight: 340g
ISBN: 9781119885269
ISBN 10: 1119885264
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 03 May 2023
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
From Katie 7 From Kristan 8 Introduction 8 Chapter 1: Planning for Systems Change 9 The View from My Window, Kristan 9 Our Call 10 The Need for Complex Change 12 Unfreeze-Change-Refreeze Model 13 Concerns-Based Adoption 15 Implementation Science 17 Improvement Science 21 Summary 24 Reflection Questions 25 Chapter 2: Understanding MTSS 25 Baking, Not Caking 26 Defining MTSS 26 Vision 32 Instructional Design 32 Tiered Systems 33 Systems and Structures 34 Summary 36 Reflection Questions 37 Chapter 3: The Power of Inclusive Practices 38 The Power of Carrot Cake, Katie 38 The Opportunity Myth 39 Universal Design for Learning 41 Deeper Learning 51 Deeper Learning Tasks 53 Summary 55 Reflection Questions 55 Chapter 4: Building Your Team and Crafting a Vision 57 The Ultimate Dream Team, Katie 57 Teamwork Makes the Dream Work 58 Establishing the MTSS Team 58 Team Members 59 Team Process 61 Building Team Norms 62 Coordinating with Other Teams 65 Understanding Effective Instructional Practice 66 Creating the Vision 68 Drafting the Vision 69 Summary 71 Chapter 5: Kicking Off the Needs Assessment Process 72 My Reflection in the Mirror, Kristan 72 Where Do I Start? Katie 73 Seeing Our Current Systems 73 Document Review 75 Document Review Sample: High School Schedule 78 Asset Mapping 81 Systems Inventory 83 Summary 84 Reflection Questions 84 Chapter 6: Data Analysis to Prepare for MTSS 86 The Power of Lived Experiences, Kristan 86 Data Analysis 87 Outcomes Data 88 Instructional Data 89 Perspectives Data 89 Systems Data 90 Equity Reviews 90 Transforming Equity Reviews Into Action 93 Prepare Your Data Culture 95 Set a Positive Data Culture 95 Create a Comprehensive Assessment Map 96 Design a Data Decision Flowchart 97 Create Data Systems 99 Summary 100 Reflection Questions 100 Chapter 7: Conducting the Self-Assessment 101 Refinishing the Glider, Katie 101 Completing the Self-Assessment 102 Instructional Vision 104 Instructional Design 105 Tiered Systems 108 Systems and Structures 111 Key Findings 114 Summary 117 Chapter 8: Root-Cause Analysis 118 Down the River 118 Identify Potential Root Causes 119 Organizing Your Proposed Root Causes Around Control 120 Review Root Causes for Leverage 121 Validate Your Root Causes 122 Verify Your Root Causes 123 Summary 124 Reflection Questions 124 Chapter 9: Planning for Success 126 Walk with Me, Kristan 126 Sample Process Overview 127 Writing SMART Goals 133 Vetting Your Plan 137 Logic Models 139 Your Turn 144 Action Planning 145 Summary 148 Reflection Questions 148 Chapter 10: Implementing Systems 149 Avoiding the Fate of Sisyphus 149 Unpacking Fidelity 150 Fidelity Checks in Practice 154 Feedback Loops 155 A Case Study: Integrating MTSS 157 Summary 160 References 161 Appendix A 169 Appendix B: Sample Action Steps for MTSS Strategy 177 Vision Action Steps 177 Instructional Design Sample Action Steps 177 Curricular Materials 178 Equitable Practices 178 Pedagogy 179 Assessment 179 Learning Environment 180 Tiered Systems Planning 181 Tiered Supports 181 Data Systems 182 Access to Resources 182 Leveraging Systems and Structures 184 Staff Development and Competency 184 Structural Support 185 Continuous Improvement Cycles 185 Human Resources 187 About the Authors 187 Katie Novak, Ed.D. 188 Kristan Rodriguez, Ph.D. 189
Katie Novak, ED.D., is an education consultant, author, and graduate instructor at the University of Pennsylvania. She has over 20 years’ experience in teaching and administration and has published twelve books focused on building inclusive and equitable classrooms, schools, and systems. Kristan Rodriguez, PH.D., spent over 20 years as a practitioner in private and public school settings, including being a teacher, principal, and superintendent of schools. Dr. Rodriguez is currently the owner of an educational consulting agency that helps provide professional learning and staffing to schools across the globe. In addition to her books, she has authored numerous MTSS implementation resources that have been used in the field.
