Branching Minds Impact Report

When Goshen County Schools in Wyoming set out to improve literacy, they knew a change to their system of supports was necessary. Their efforts had been hindered by inconsistent practices and low adoption of clunky data systems. With the help of Branching Minds, the district unified its approach to data analysis, professional development, and sustainable literacy protocols. As a result, teachers and administrators now collaborate more effectively, fostering a culture of growth and achieving system-wide success in literacy support.

Creekside Early Childhood School 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.

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 faced low engagement, a 21% chronic absenteeism rate, and disproportionate behavioral referrals. By strengthening their MTSS framework and partnering with Branching Minds, the district integrated SEL and academic data, automated student tiering, and created a clear, data-driven path to targeted interventions.

CCSD59 faced complex challenges, including supporting newcomers speaking 70+ languages and an overreliance on intensive interventions that created an “upside-down triangle.” By partnering with Branching Minds to strengthen MTSS, the district centralized data, streamlined processes, and focused on improving Tier 1 instruction. The result: earlier identification, more effective resource use, increased staff confidence, and more students thriving with core instruction alone.

Medina City Schools brought MTSS to the high school level to address scattered data, inconsistent interventions, and lost student histories during transitions. By partnering with Branching Minds, they created a streamlined, centralized system for academic, behavioral, and SEL data across grades 5–12. Results include State of Ohio recognition for PBIS Tier 1 implementation and fewer students needing additional SEL support based on screening data.

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. 

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.

To ensure every educator feels equipped and confident in implementing MTSS, we created a dedicated resource that bridges any knowledge gaps.

Branching Minds combines learning science with teacher-friendly technology to boost student achievement. Research from the University of Wisconsin-Madison found it meets ESSA Level II standards, improving reading and math outcomes.

Based on the What Works Clearinghouse's improvement index, grades 3-5 students with active intervention plans showed notable gains, with MAP Growth scores rising by 4 percentile points in math and over 5 in reading.