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BRIDGE-RI is the new home for all things Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) in the state of Rhode Island. Learn more about who we are and how to get started with online professional learning today.
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The new home for all things MTSS in the state of Rhode Island
As educators, we know that valuable resources, such as time, funding, and robust professional learning, can be hard to come by. Implementation of a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) is a way to organize and use those limited resources to improve outcomes for all students. Learn more about MTSS and supports provided through BRIDGE-RI now! Explore our site through the brief video provided here.
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MTSS Rhode Island
MTSS Rhode Island is dedicated to supporting the state's schools and districts in implementation of a multi-tiered system of supports. Read More
Academic Support
In a successful MTSS, schools and districts address the needs of all students. To that end, prevention and intervention of academic gaps are a large focus of MTSS. Read More
Guidance on the Use of Data
Use of data to define problems and work towards solutions is one of the main tenets of a successful multi-tiered system of supports. Read More
Getting Started
How do schools and districts in Rhode Island get started with this work? Learn more about the work and supports required to successfully implement and sustain a MTSS. Read More
Behavioral/Social-Emotional Supports
In addition to academic needs, the behavioral and social-emotional health of all students are addressed in a multi-tiered system of supports. Read More
Online Learning
To increase MTSS Rhode Island's reach, online learning is available 24/7/365 to educators in RI and beyond! BRIDGE-RI's online coursework can earn educators PLUs to keep certificates current. Read More
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BRIDGE-RI is excited to announce that we have two new self-paced courses available for your enrollment: Introduction to Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Tier 3 Overview. Learn more about each of these courses now!Course 5 is available now!
The final course in the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy Awareness Series is open for enrollment.Math Word Problem Intervention
Do your students struggle with math word problems? Do you struggle to help them? You are not alone and we have an evidence-based solution for you. Check out the new series on Pirate Math Equation Quest (PMEQ).Submit a Helpdesk Ticket
Contact the BRIDGE-RI Helpdesk if you are having any trouble navigating the site or a course.Universal Design for Learning
Now more than ever our students are arriving with varied strengths and needs. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is the way to ensure we support ALL of our students. Enroll today in our new offering - Introduction to Universal Design for Learning!Scroll through BRIDGE-RI's newly released courses on the right! To search for and explore all available courses, please view the information on our course catalog.
Newly Released Courses
The Science of Reading
Increase your awareness about the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy in the first of 5 courses, developed with RIDE to meet the requirements of the Right to Read Act.
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Intro to SEL
Learn about Social and Emotional Learning - what it is and why it's important!
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Supporting Learners in Math
Learn about instructional supports to help all students in math, including UDL, differentiation, scaffolding, and accommodations and/or modifications.
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Team Foundations
A strong team is critical for MTSS implementation. Learn the basic foundational supports to get any new team off to a great start, and any existing team back into shape.
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Connectedness
This self-paced course will build your knowledge about the importance of connections and Social Emotional Learning, and examine how to address these topics in your school.
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Word-Problem Intervention
If your students struggle with math word problems and you're not sure how to help, discover Pirate Math Equation Quest, an evidence-based solution for you.
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Understanding Trauma
Increase your awareness and understanding of trauma and its impact on our students.
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MTSS Overview
This foundational course will help you establish common language and a conceptual understanding of a multi-tiered system of supports framework.
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Language of Math
How can you support student development of vocabulary around mathematical concepts? This course will provide easy to implement practices you can do tomorrow!
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