The MTSS Event of the Year
Join us December 3–4, 2025, to explore how MTSS Innovation with Intention can fuel meaningful change in your district.

MTSS Virtual Summit 2025: Innovation with Intention
A Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is not just a framework—it’s an engine for change, fueled by a commitment that every student gets the right support, and every educator has the tools to provide it.
Why “Innovation?” Schools are navigating complex challenges every day, such as increased student needs, limited resources, new technologies, and added expectations.
Why “Intention?” Because intentionality keeps MTSS implementation grounded, guided by data, and delivered with care so that the work is practical and sustainable.
Join us Dec. 3-4, 2025, to explore bold ideas, share strategies, and lead with purpose.
Questions? Contact summit@branchingminds.com.
Days of MTSS Learning
Expert-Led Sessions
Inspiring Keynotes
Dedicated Track for District Leaders
Registration Details
December 3-4, 2025
Join a national community of MTSS practice
Share insights, ideas, and resources with other educational leaders
Bring back inspiration and actionable knowledge to your team
Keynote Speakers

Dr. Christina Cipriano
Associate Professor, Yale Child Study Center
Dr. Christina Cipriano is an Associate Professor of Applied Developmental and Educational Psychology at the Yale Child Study Center in the Yale School of Medicine and the Director of the Education Collaboratory at Yale University. An award-winning scholar and internationally recognized expert in the science of learning and development, her work inspires innovation in how we support students and educators. Her latest book is Be Unapologetically Impatient: The Mindset Required to Change the Way We Do Things (2025).

Dr. Barbara Jenkins
Consultant, Jenkins Unlimited
Dr. Barbara Jenkins has been serving the needs of students for over 30 years. During her 10-year tenure as the Superintendent for Orange County Public Schools, Dr. Jenkins led the district to win the Board Prize for Urban Education along with the Governor’s Sterling Award. She was the Florida Superintendent of the Year in 2017 and a finalist for the national title. Dr. Jenkins serves on the board of trustees at American College of Education.

Angela Plugge
Director of Learning, Waverly School District 145, NE
Angie Plugge is entering her 23rd year in public education. She spent 19 years in Title I middle schools as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal, where she gained deep experience in building MTSS systems. She now serves as Director of Learning in the Waverly School District, where she supports schools in developing and sustaining their own MTSS frameworks.

Dr. Andrew Shanock
Professor of School Psychology, Yeshiva University
Dr. Andrew Shanock is Professor of School Psychology at Yeshiva University in NY. He specializes in cognitive and academic assessment. Dr. Shanock has served as President of the Trainers of School Psychologists (TSP), NY Association of School Psychologists (NYASP), and Trainers of School Psychologists New York (TSPNY).
District MTSS Implementation Track
This year, we’re launching a four-session series specifically for district leaders guiding MTSS implementation at scale, included at no extra charge with registration. Customize your Summit with this district implementation track or choose from 30+ other sessions, all led by experts and practitioners passionate about supporting students.

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Buzz from the Summit
"The expert advice was invaluable, and the resources were abundant."
"There were lots of tangible resources. I made new connections!"
"The Summit was wonderful! The speakers shared great practical and relevant content."
"ALL of the sessions attended had PHENOMENAL information and speakers!"
"I love being able to choose the sessions that are most applicable to me."
"Excellent presenters and great information relayed to us all."
"This was absolutely fantastic. One of the best virtual learning opportunities I have ever attended."
Coordinated Early Intervention Specialist, Special School District, MI
"Reinvigorating! So glad I was able to attend."
School Psychologist, Guilford County Schools, NC
"Great format, great speakers, great sessions."
Director of Student Services, Lakota Local Schools, OH
"Best MTSS learning session I’ve ever attended."
Systems Support Specialist, Aurora Public Schools, CO
"Every session provided information that will be helpful to my school."
MTSS Facilitator, Freeport Public Schools, IL