The MTSS Event of the Year
How MTSS Innovation with Intention can fuel meaningful change in your district.
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).
"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
"I enjoyed the high quality of presenters. The level of expertise was really impressive."
"I left with strategies that I can immediately apply. Thank you for offering high-quality professional learning that supports MTSS implementation."
"This was my first MTSS Summit, and I absolutely loved it!"
"I LOVE the passion for learning I witnessed today."
"I appreciated how thorough each presenter was, and I gained valuable insights from every session."
"The sessions today had practical application. The content was relevant and informative."
" I appreciated presenters from real districts, sharing their resources with us that they've developed and used in real circumstances."