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$750.00
A hybrid course format provides rich, on-demand content plus five, 90-minute Zoom sessions per course.
Choose between two Zoom meeting options on Tuesdays to fit your schedule: 7am & 7pm Eastern (New York).
Catch up if you miss a session or revisit the conversation with Zoom meeting recordings and transcripts.
About the course
A strong Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) requires a clear structure and purposeful implementation. Too often, confusion about team roles, missing components, or overlapping processes leads to frustration and overload. In this session, we’ll explore the three essential teams that drive MTSS, the nine core components necessary for it to work, and common missteps that can derail the entire system. We’ll discuss the purpose, composition, and scheduling of the three MTSS teams, and clarify how they differ from—but connect with—Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and Learning Support Teams. You’ll gain a clear understanding of how these groups can work in tandem without duplication, each serving a distinct and necessary role in supporting students across all tiers. Whether you’re building MTSS from scratch or fine-tuning an existing model, this session will equip you with the structure, language, and tools to move forward with clarity and coherence. We’ll explore how to: 🏫 Prioritize Tier 1 effectiveness as the foundation of a strong MTSS 🗓️ Shift the master schedule to make time for intervention without pulling students from essential instruction 👥 Redefine the roles of teachers, specialists, and paraprofessionals to work collaboratively 📈 Use universal screeners, progress monitoring tools, and team-based decision-making to match students with the right supports 📂 Build the meeting structures and data systems that drive timely, collaborative problem-solving
Instructor: Dr. Johanna Cena
Dr. Johanna Cena is the Director of Teaching and Learning at the American School of Barcelona, where she leads instructional design, professional learning, and systems that support inclusive, high-quality teaching and learning. She brings extensive experience as an elementary teacher, language teacher, instructional coach, elementary principal, and school leader. Johanna’s work is grounded in a deep commitment to creating learning environments where both students and educators thrive. With particular expertise in multilingual education and learning support, she focuses on ensuring that instruction is responsive, challenging, and supportive for the full range of learners. Having lived and worked in Barcelona for more than a decade, Johanna brings a nuanced understanding of international school contexts and the cultural dimensions of teaching, learning, and leadership. She is known for her collaborative approach and her ability to guide schools toward coherent, inclusive practices that center care, rigor, and a love of learning.
Join us to strengthen your MTSS leadership!
$750.00