BRIDGE-RI, the home of MTSS in RI, is designed to increase school and district implementation of MTSS and evidence-based practices with fidelity by providing resources and effective learning opportunities for educators. BRIDGE-RI aims to strengthen collaboration, communication, and leadership to promote equitable outcomes.
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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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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.
A multi-tiered system of supports (or MTSS for short) is a way to organize and use resources to improve academic, behavioral, and social-emotional outcomes for all students.
Take a closer look at what you can find at BRIDGE-RI:
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 Professional 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 Systems. Learn more about each of these courses now!Courses 1-5 Available Now!
The final course in the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy Awareness Series is open for enrollment.NEW: Tier 3 Practices: Validated Intervention Platform & the Map
This course is intended for advanced implementers, coaches, and administrators, and will address common implementation issues.The MTSS Overview 2nd Edition
Education’s systemic challenges (i.e., achievement gaps, school climate issues, school-to-prison pipeline) require system solutions. A Multi-Tiered System of Supports is just that. RI educators, get started today with the MTSS Overview Course (2nd Edition) on BRIDGE-RINEW: Establishing Classroom Communities for Student Success
Building a strong classroom community is more important than ever. The elements of a strong classroom community include; agreements, routines, engagement, relationships, the physical space, and ongoing reflection for improvement. This course offers a “choose your own adventure” experience in which you select the specific areas on which you would like to focus!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
Implementing an SEL Screener
Implementing an SEL Screener: Measuring Connections is a facilitated course with CoP where you’ll learn to plan and implement a pilot Connections Screener in your secondary school.
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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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Understanding Trauma
Increase your awareness and understanding of trauma and its impact on our students.
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Tier 3 Practices
This course is intended for advanced implementers, coaches, and administrators, and will address common implementation issues.
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MTSS Overview 2nd Edition
Education’s systemic challenges (i.e., achievement gaps, school climate issues, school-to-prison pipeline) require system solutions. A Multi-Tiered System of Supports is just that. RI educators, get started today with the MTSS Overview course on BRIDGE-RI
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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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