Elementary MTSS Networking
Strong Foundations: Practical MTSS Strategies
Please join the Allegheny Intermediate Unit's Training and Consultation team for a year-long virtual professional development series focused on strengthening Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) in elementary schools.
Sessions throughout the year will focus on classroom routines, small-group instruction, foundational phonics and math practices, data organization, diagnostic assessment, progress monitoring, collaborative data conversations, and intervention scheduling.
Participants will explore actionable tools and real-world practices designed to improve instructional decision-making and strengthen support for all learners. Whether your school is building MTSS systems from the ground up or refining existing practices, this series will provide practical strategies educators can implement immediately.
Participant Information
Target Audience: Designed for teachers, interventionists, instructional coaches, specialists, and school leaders, this monthly series explores practical systems and instructional strategies that support student success across all tiers.
Act 48 Hours:
- 1 Act 48 hour will be awarded per networking session for a total of 7 hours at the end of the networking series
- Participants may pick and chose to attend any or all sessions in the series
Registration Priority: Educators who work for LEAs in the AIU3 region will have priority registration
Session & Registration Informaiton
Strong Starts: Teaching Routines and Structuring Small Groups in Tier 1
September 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Explore how strong classroom routines and intentional small-group structures can improve instruction for all learners. This session focuses on building efficient Tier 1 systems that increase engagement, maximize instructional time, and create opportunities for targeted support within the classroom.
Target MTSS Team Members: Building Administrator & General Education Teachers
Tier 1 Phonics & Math for Students Receiving Tier 2 & 3 Supports
October 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Examine how core phonics and math instruction can better support students receiving supplemental intervention services. Participants will explore the learning hierarchy, alignment across tiers, and practical strategies for connecting Tier 1 instruction to intervention goals.
Target MTSS Team Members: Building Administrator & General Education Teachers
Data-Wise: Organizing Data Across the Tiers
November 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Learn practical approaches for organizing and using student data across Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 supports. This session focuses on creating systems that help teams efficiently track student performance, identify needs, and make informed instructional decisions.
Target MTSS Team Members: Building Administrator, General Education Teachers, and Interventionists
Finding the Why: Using Error Analysis and Diagnostic Data to Drive Instruction
December 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Go beyond scores to uncover the skill gaps and misconceptions impacting student learning. Participants will explore how error analysis and diagnostic tools can guide targeted instruction, intervention planning, and next steps for support.
Target MTSS Team Members: Building Administrator, General Education Teachers, and Interventionists
Progress With Purpose: Progress Monitoring for the Classroom Teacher
January 26, 2027 at 10:00 AM
Explore practical and manageable ways classroom teachers can use progress monitoring to inform instruction and support student growth. This session focuses on collecting meaningful data, interpreting trends, and adjusting supports within everyday classroom practice.
Target MTSS Team Members: Building Administrator & General Education Teachers
Prioritizing & Intensifying Instruction Through Data Conversations
February 23, 2027 at 1:00 PM
Effective data conversations help schools move from identifying concerns to taking action. This session explores structures and strategies for collaborative problem-solving, prioritizing student needs, and intensifying supports when students require additional intervention.
Target MTSS Team Members: Building Administrator & General Education Teachers
Making Time Matter: Building an Effective Schedule Across the Tiers
March 17, 2027 at 10:00 AM
Creating time for intervention and enrichment can be challenging in elementary schools. This session explores scheduling structures and strategies that support strong Tier 1 instruction while providing targeted intervention opportunities across all tiers.
Target MTSS Team Members: Building Administrator, General Education Teachers, and Interventionists
Contact Information
Registration Questions:
Karen Duncan, Administrative Support
Training Content Questions:
Benny Canan, Training and Consultation Coordinator
Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate individuals who have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act and who need assistance at this event.