Improve Reading Outcomes with MTSS That Drives Action
Connect literacy data, early insights, and targeted reading interventions to accelerate growth for every student.
MTSS Support for Early Literacy, Aligned to the Science of Reading
Learn how the Science of Reading and screening data can help you identify students at risk for dyslexia and provide effective, research-aligned support within your MTSS practice.
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Location
Crook County Schools, WY
Size
3,000+ students
Where Literacy Connects
" We have a literacy bill requiring all students in grades K-3 take a screener to determine if they are at risk. Branching Minds gives teachers a place to create plans and monitor student progress.
Tina Inghram
MTSS Coordinator
Location
Roanoke Rapids Graded School District, NC
Size
2,900 students
Outpacing State Growth in Literacy
" Our district outpaced the state in growth in K–3 literacy, according to our DIBELS-8 data. That’s every grade and every subgroup."
Krissy Martin
MTSS Coordinator
Location
Orange County Schools, NC
Size
7,000+ students
Data That Changes the Conversation
"Branching Minds made it clear for our science and social studies teams just how deeply reading and math risk was impacting their classrooms. Seeing that data changed the conversation."
Emily Myers
Director of MTSS
Location
Goshen County Schools, WY
Size
1,600+ students
MTSS Built on Data
" Goshen County Schools has moved from fragmented, inconsistent practices to a cohesive MTSS system grounded in data, transparency, and teacher growth—with Branching Minds as a trusted partner every step of the way."
Dr. Kelsey Walker
MTSS Coach
Early Literacy Identification
Ensure students who need support are identified quickly and consistently across your district.
- Integrate screening and assessment data from tools like DIBELS, MAP, and STAR
- Automatically apply consistent criteria to recommend tier levels of support across schools
- Surface reading needs early with clear next steps for educators
Aligned, Evidence-Based Support
Standardize how literacy supports are planned, delivered, and monitored so every student receives effective, personalized support.
- Align supports to specific skill gaps like phonics, fluency, and comprehension
- Guide educators through structured, evidence-based intervention planning
- Create consistency in how supports are implemented and documented across classrooms, schools, and teams
Real-Time Progress Visibility
Understand whether supports and core instruction are actually helping students improve, with clear visibility into both individual progress and system performance.
- Track student growth and evaluate intervention effectiveness in real time
- Determine whether core instruction (Tier 1) is driving sufficient progress
- Identify trends across schools and student groups to guide informed decisions about resourcing and instructional focus
Accelerate Reading Growth
Build a literacy system where data leads to action, and action leads to better results over time.
- Align instructional practices across schools
- Scale what’s working and address gaps quickly
- Drive sustained, measurable improvements in literacy performance
"Using Branching Minds to manage Read to Achieve individual reading plans, the district achieved 100% creation and monitoring of these plans, ensuring all identified students received targeted support."
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From 'MTSS Light' to System-Wide Success: How Goshen County Schools Transformed Support
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"Through the adoption of Branching Minds, we have become better at MTSS."
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"Branching Minds made it clear for our science and social studies teams just how deeply reading and math risk was impacting their classrooms, seeing that data changed the conversation."
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"Branching Minds allows our teachers to input, create, and monitor literacy intervention plans, ensuring compliance with state standards."
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"Everything is in one place…all the reading data is there. It’s helped us streamline what’s important and what we’re looking at."
Jodee Nelson
Title 1 Coordinator and K-3 Reading Interventionist, Lincoln Co School District #2, WY
"Teachers see how easy it is to access a student’s data. Being able to quickly see reading abilities, social-emotional data, and more at a glance has been great."
Ron Dumais
Technology Educator, Middletown Public Schools, RI
"As we went deeper into literacy, it became clear that MTSS was essential. Without it, we weren’t supporting students as well as we could. MTSS is integral to building a sustainable, effective literacy ecosystem."
Dr. Kelsey Walker
MTSS Coach, Goshen County Schools, WY
"Our reading specialists can quickly pull up progress monitoring groups and goals, keeping decisions focused on data rather than opinion. Having everything clearly displayed makes it easier to guide discussions and support student success."
Chelsea Bramfeld
Student Support Services Coordinator, Duneland School Corporation, IN
"Last year our literacy scores outpaced the state in growth, and for the first time, our student performance triangle is aligned correctly. It showed us that our new curriculums and interventions are effective."
Dr. Julie Thompson
Superintendent, Roanoke Rapids Graded School District, NC
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Article
Why We Teach Reading This Way: Understanding Literacy Basics Through the Science of Reading
Learn how the Science of Reading and MTSS work together to build strong literacy foundations and help every student become a confident ...
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