The Impact of Branching Minds, By the Numbers
See the independent research and district outcomes that show how Branching Minds strengthens MTSS and improves outcomes for every learner.
Research-Backed MTSS That Works
Stronger Alignment Between MTSS and Special Education
- 76% of districts reported more students meeting or exceeding growth expectations in reading and math
- 50% reduction in time spent creating and coordinating intervention plans
- 4x Return on Investment over three years, with investment recouped in just three months
Branching Minds Meets All 5 EdTech Quality Indicators
A new procurement guide from the EdTech Quality Collaborative gives district leaders a shared framework, five indicators covering safety, evidence, inclusivity, usability, and interoperability, for evaluating ed tech before purchase.
When MTSS platforms were assessed against the related EdTech Quality Index, Branching Minds earned validation on all five.
MTSS Success Stories From Real Districts
50% Reduction in Level 3, 4, and 5 Behavior Incident Referrals
Evanston-Skokie District 65 in Illinois wanted to stop reacting to behavior incidents after the fact and start catching student needs earlier. The district built dedicated SEL time into every school day, added twice-yearly SEL screening, and brought safety teams together to look at the whole child.
With the help of Branching Minds, serious behavior incidents dropped 50%.
Reading and Math Intervention Needs Dropped Over 40% in 3 Years
Outpacing State Growth in K-3 Literacy, Every Grade, Every Subgroup
Roanoke Rapids Graded School District in North Carolina replaced manual, spreadsheet-based tracking with a consistent, data-driven tiering system and started interventions within the first ten days of school.
As a result, the district outpaced state growth in K-3 literacy across every grade and subgroup.
Reading Intervention Plans Doubled in a Single Year
Beyond Google Docs: A Safer Way to Screen
Phoenix Elementary School District #1 in Arizona used to run threat assessments through outdated documents, creating privacy risks, fragmented workflows, and delays when every minute counts.
With Canopy Case Management, the district now has a secure, streamlined system built for time-sensitive student safety concerns.
Significant Increase in Students Reading Above Benchmark
Orange County Schools in North Carolina had the data but no clear way to bring it together or give teams access to it.
By centralizing their data and building buy-in from principals down to classroom teachers, the district nearly doubled the percentage of students reading above benchmark from Fall to Spring, while cutting the percentage reading well below benchmark roughly in half.
Winning Against Chronic Absenteeism
Creekside Early Childhood School in Ohio dramatically reduced chronic absenteeism among K–2 students through strong attendance practices and the Branching Minds platform.
The team built an “attendance army” to support students and families, improving collaboration and accountability. The results: an 82% reduction in students flagged for chronic absenteeism, dropping from 98 to just 18, and a school culture where attendance is a shared priority.
Students Reading Above Benchmark Nearly Doubled
Waverly School District in Nebraska struggled to keep Tier 2 interventions consistent, especially with limited visibility into student progress outside the classroom.
A structured four-step process for identifying goals, interventions, and timelines gave staff the clarity they needed, and in one school year, the percentage of students reading above benchmark nearly doubled.
Our Impact in 2025
We’re proud to partner with schools to turn MTSS commitment into lasting student success.
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Award-Winning MTSS Technology & Support
Branching Minds Wins 2026 EdTech Awards for Personalized Learning and Visionary Leadership
The Branching Minds platform was recognized as the Best Personalized Learning Solution, and CEO and Co-Founder Maya Gat received the EdTech Leadership Visionary Award.
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Branching Minds Wins Two 2026 CODiE Awards for Best Collaborative Solution for Teachers and Best Productivity and Workflow Tool for Teachers
Dual honors recognize how the company’s evidence-based tools and streamlined workflows are saving educators time and strengthening collaboration across MTSS teams.
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Branching Minds Recertified as a B Corporation™ with Highest Score Among Educational Support Companies
Branching Minds has been recertified as a Certified B Corporation™, earning a B Impact Score of 137.6—the highest score across educational support companies globally and well above the 80-point threshold for certification.
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Canopy Case Management Named Finalist for 2026 Top EdTech Products of the Year Awards in Safety and Security Technology
The Branching Minds Canopy Case Management platform has been named a finalist for the 2026 Top EdTech Products of the Year Awards in the category of Safety and Security Technology.
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How Districts Are Transforming MTSS with Branching Minds
See how districts are strengthening their MTSS practice and improving student outcomes with Branching Minds.
Notable Partnerships
Supporting Our Partner Schools
Platform Onboarding and Data Integration
We are dedicated to streamlining the Branching Minds onboarding experience, simplifying our platform configuration, and removing barriers to fast platform adoption. Our Data Implementation Support Team guides partners through the set-up process in record time.
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Professional Services & Customer Support
Branching Minds offers comprehensive professional learning and ongoing support to help districts successfully launch and scale their MTSS work. Through structured training series, an on-demand MTSS Learning Hub, customized coaching, and a top-rated support team, experienced facilitators partner with educators at every level to build skills, strengthen systems, and drive data-informed decisions.
Branching Minds University
Self-paced courses created by experienced educators. Choose the topics that matter most to your role, enroll in just a few clicks, and start learning right away.
Thought Leadership and Community
MTSS Event of the Year
Our flagship events help educators translate research, requirements, and real-world challenges into action, all while highlighting how Branching Minds supports effective MTSS implementation.
The 2026 MTSS Summit by the numbers:
- Multiple learning sessions
- Inspiring keynote speakers
- Multiple districts represented
- Participants around the globe
The Ultimate Guide to MTSS
This is our most popular guide, and for good reason: it breaks down MTSS into six core components and shows school leaders exactly how they fit together. You'll learn how to unify instruction, intervention, and support, and use data and collaboration to guide decisions at every level.
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The MTSS Spark
Each week, 19,000+ educators subscribe for the latest strategies, ideas, and event invitations.
- Invitations to MTSS webinars + events.
- Expert strategies to support students across all tiers.
- Ready-to-use templates, guides, and toolkits.
- Insights from educators doing the work.
Schoolin' Around Podcast
Schoolin' Around is a weekly podcast hosted by Branching Minds, featuring prominent leaders, subject-matter experts, and thought innovators sharing their perspectives on current challenges, burning topics, innovations, and new ideas in K-12 education.
- 1,303 Subscribers
- 45,260 Downloads
District Partners
At Branching Minds, we are proud to celebrate the dedicated educators in our community — especially those who go above and beyond in their efforts to support students and colleagues.
This year, we also launched the MTSS Momentum Awards to recognize schools that are setting up and building momentum toward their MTSS and Branching Minds goals.
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