Partner Testimonials

“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)

“So, just in the comparison itself with all the other programs that are on the market, Branching Minds honestly is the complete package. You have all of the intervention support and guidance. You have all of the capability of focusing your support library on exactly what you want it to be for your district. The amount of support that Branching Minds offers in itself really gets that ball rolling for the district. It really gives that expert backup and proactive guidance to set your MTSS framework up for success from the beginning.

— Emma McBride, Multi-Tiered Systems Specialist, Beaumont ISD, TX

“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, (Retired) 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