Secondary MTSS Networking
Systems that Support - 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) at the secondary level.
Participant Information
Target Audience: Designed for teachers, administrators, counselors, interventionists, and student support staff serving grades 6–12, this monthly series explores how schools can build responsive systems that support all learners.
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
Meetings That Matter: Structuring Effective Data Teams
September 24, 2026 at 8:30AM
Explore how to design purposeful data meetings that lead to action—not just conversation. This session focuses on creating clear structures, defining team roles, and using student data to drive instructional and intervention decisions.
Support Starts Here: Strengthening Classroom Systems for All Learners
October 22, 2026 at 8:30AM
Discover practical classroom supports that meet diverse student needs before intensive interventions are required. Learn strategies for scaffolding instruction, increasing engagement, and strengthening Tier 1 practices in secondary classrooms.
Seeing the Signs: Building Effective Early Warning Systems
November 11, 2026 at 8:30AM
Learn how schools can identify struggling students early using attendance, behavior, course performance, and other key indicators. This session explores scalable systems for monitoring risk factors and responding proactively before students fall behind.
Goals With Purpose: Bringing Goal-Setting Into Tier 1 Instruction
December 17, 2026 at 8:30AM
Examine how meaningful goal-setting can increase student ownership, motivation, and academic growth. Participants will explore practical ways to integrate student goal-setting into everyday classroom instruction and progress monitoring.
Time Well Used: Scheduling Supports in Secondary Schools
January 26, 2027 at 8:30AM
Secondary schedules can create barriers to intervention and enrichment. This session explores creative scheduling models and structures that allow schools to provide targeted supports without sacrificing core instruction.
The Right Fit: Using Data to Inform Course Recommendations
February 23, 2027 at 8:30AM
Explore how schools can use multiple sources of data to make equitable and informed course placement decisions. Participants will examine systems that balance student opportunity, readiness, and long-term success.
Beyond Tier 1: Designing Effective Tier 2 & Tier 3 Supports
March 17, 2027 at 8:30AM
Take a deeper look at building targeted intervention systems for students requiring additional support. This session focuses on identifying student needs, matching interventions appropriately, monitoring progress, and ensuring supports remain actionable and sustainable at the secondary level.
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.