Success Stories

“As educators, we have seen a lot of programs come and go. We have been part of different initiatives. I can honestly say, in my 23 years, this has been the best program that I have taken on in a district because it really does improve students learning

— Trent Benjamin, Director of Elementary Teaching & Learning

“We searched high and low, and after exploring a lot of options, Branching Minds was best aligned to our vision for where we wanted to go in the district.

— Dawn Kulpa, MTSS & SEL/SEAD Director

“I was surprised at how much the teachers liked it, and the next question from them was, ‘I’m going to have this next year, right?’

— Jaclyn Knapp, Director of Special Education

“We have students who were previously unsuccessful academically because of their behavior who are now achieving academic success.

— Trudy Bender, Coordinator, District Behavior Intervention

“Branching Minds is bringing in continuity to our buildings and a common language to our staff, which is helping us reach the needs of our students.

— Janice Kollar, Gifted Coordinator & Data Coach, Buckeye Schools (Ohio)

“We needed a longitudinal system that could track students between multiple years so they didn’t fall between the cracks. We also needed something that allowed for collaboration... Branching Minds rose above that pack.

— Donna Cross, MTSS Coordinator, Evanston/Skokie District 65 (IL)

“With the Branching Minds partnership, we are gaining both a thought partner who will help us enhance all of our MTSS practices, structures and approach, and a platform that will help make the work easier and more efficient for all of our educators at CMS - from classroom teachers and support staff to school and district administrators.

— Dr. Frank Barnes, Chief Accountability Officer at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, NC

“The conversations have completely shifted and the time is better used to improve the student outcome by focusing on the intervention plan and data.

— Donna Mandella, District RTI Coordinator

“The insight survey is particularly useful in directing behavioral conversations in a productive manner.

— Scott Emard, District RTI Coordinator

“Branching Minds has streamlined the RTI process in my school building. Teachers, administration, and supportive staff are able to access data and other information in a central location. The to-do lists are helpful and keep progress monitoring a priority. The visual graphs are helpful when presenting data to parents and stakeholders.

— Jamie Caraway, Speech-Language Pathologist, Fowler Elementary

“This is an extremely easy platform to use! This is my fourth year entering RTI data into a computer and each year has been different. This platform by far is the easiest to enter and look for growth/results for my students in RTI.

— Kathryn Layfield, Teacher, Early Learning Center

“Branching minds is a great way to organize information and make available to all teachers.

— Cardolyn Dykes, Teacher, Oglethorpe Elementary

“Meetings go a great deal faster!

— Cheryl Mattox, Teacher, Howard B Stroud Elementary

“Love the instant feedback from other teachers in different situations

— Nathan Kull, Teacher, Fairview Park City Schools, Giles Sweet Elementary

“Great organizational program!

— Amy Hill, Assistant Principal, Timothy Road Elementary

“It is very easy to send out the surveys and for all teachers to see and input data.

— Melissa Albano, Teacher, Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary

“It has made information sharing easy and consistent.

— Stephanie Cosola, Reading Teacher, Meadow Drive Elementary

“It’s a good way for multiple professionals to answer similar questions about a specific student that is seen in different settings.

—  Damaris Ramirez, Teacher, Jackson Avenue Elementary School