How to Get Ready for the School Year with MTSS

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How to Get Ready for the School Year with MTSS

Have you ever wondered what other MTSS leaders are doing RIGHT NOW to set themselves and their teams up for success?

Take a peak behind the curtain with Branching Minds consultant Lisa Fik and MTSS administrator Christie Creel, Garland ISD. You’ll learn practical steps and advice for how to set priorities, what to do ASAP and what can wait til later. You’ll be glad you did!

Note: Certificates of attendance were emailed to registered live attendees who attended 45 minutes or more of this webinar. We are unable to issue certificates of attendance to those who watch the webinar on demand (i.e., after it takes place live).

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Lisa Fik

Branching Minds Consultant

Lisa Fik is a Consultant with Branching Minds with 13+ years as an educator at the middle school level. As an instructional coach, she built an MTSS program from the ground up supporting sixth graders in math. In addition, Lisa has supported site, district, and network professional development to support the mission and vision of network goals.

Christie Creel

Christie Creel

Assistant Director of MTSS, Garland ISD, TX

As the MTSS Assistant Director with 25 years of experience in education, Christie brings a deep commitment to supporting student success at every stage of their academic journey. As MTSS Assistant Director, she oversees and coordinates multi-tiered systems of support, ensuring that students from pre-K through high school have the resources and interventions they need to thrive.