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Addressing Literacy Through MTSS Implementation
Schoolin' Around
<p>In this episode, Taren Hendricks and Dr. Kelsey Walker share their experiences and insights on implementing Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and literacy initiatives in Goshen County Schools. They discuss the unique challenges and successes of working in a rural educational setting, and highlight the importance of data-driven decision-making and professional development.</p>
<p><strong>Resources:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Reading in the Brain: The New Science of How We Read (Dehaene, 2010)</strong></p>
<p><strong>The Reading League’s summer book study</strong></p>
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<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Effective-Universal-Instruction-Action-Oriented-Intervention/dp/1462536832" rel="nofollow"><em>Effective Universal Instruction (Gibbons et al., 2018)</em></a></li>
<li><em>MTSS for Reading Improvement (Brown & Stollar, 2025)</em></li>
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<p><strong>MTSS Coach PLC</strong></p>
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<li><em>Untangling Data-Based Decision Making</em> (Harlacher et al., 2024)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.interventioncentral.org" rel="nofollow"><strong>Intervention Central: Response to Intervention resources</strong></a></li>
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<p><strong>WDE’s Wyoming MTSS Center</strong></p>
<p>Resources & professional development</p>
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<li><a href="https://mtss4success.org" rel="nofollow"><strong>AIR’s MTSS Center resources</strong></a></li>
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<p><a href="https://schoolin-around.captivate.fm/mtss-and-sor" rel="nofollow">MTSS and Science of Reading Article</a> </p>
<p><a href="https://schoolin-around.captivate.fm/mtss-coaching-toolkit" rel="nofollow">MTSS Coaching Toolkit</a> </p>
<p><a href="https://schoolin-around.captivate.fm/brm-consultation" rel="nofollow">Request a consultation</a> </p>
<p><strong>Takeaways:</strong></p>
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<li>MTSS Implementation: The importance of a structured, system-wide approach to implementing MTSS to ensure consistent support across diverse educational settings.</li>
<li>Data Utilization: How centralized data systems can enhance decision-making processes and improve student outcomes by providing clear insights into student progress and needs.</li>
<li>Professional Development: The effectiveness of phased training and the application of adult learning theory in fostering teacher growth and improving instructional practices.</li>
<li>Shared Leadership: The role of collaborative leadership in driving educational change and ensuring the sustainability of new initiatives.</li>
<li>Teacher Support: The need for ongoing support and resources for teachers to effectively implement MTSS and adapt to new educational strategies.</li>
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