Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports Overview 2nd Edition
Participating in any course on BRIDGE-RI, the home of MTSS RI, presumes a foundational understanding of multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS); therefore, it is recommended that all participants begin with this course as a prerequisite to establish common language and conceptual understanding of the framework.
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
Explain the preventative ‘why’ behind an MTSS approach to school improvement
Define MTSS and its components
Understand how a data-based, problem solving culture is integral to the framework
Reflect on how building a tiered model should be informed by Implementation Science
Explain the preventative ‘why’ behind an MTSS approach to school improvement
Define MTSS and its components
Understand how a data-based, problem solving culture is integral to the framework
Reflect on how building a tiered model should be informed by Implementation Science
Intended Audiences
K-12 Educators, Administrators, Related Service Providers, Interventionists/Specialists, Paraprofessionals, Coaches
Course Type
Self-paced
Recommended # of PLUs
3 PLUs
Team Foundations
Much of the work of MTSS and school improvement is done by teams and during meetings. Healthy functioning teams get more accomplished with fewer frustrations and setbacks. This course will guide team members and leaders through the important considerations and tasks to develop a strong team and hold effective meetings.
Participants will be able to:
- assemble effective teams
- establish team operating procedures to maximize engagement and outcomes
- develop team communication plans
Intended Audiences
School Improvement Teams, MTSS Teams, Team Members
Course Type
Self-Paced
Recommended # of PLUs
2 PLUs
2022-23 MTSS Leader Community of Practice
The purpose of this community off practice is to come together as an equity-centered community of practice in order to share with and support one another in strengthening your district and/or school’s multi-tiered systems of support.
The purpose of this community off practice is to come together as an equity-centered community of practice in order to share with and support one another in strengthening your district and/or school’s multi-tiered systems of support.
The period of transitioning out of the global pandemic is a critical time for reflection, innovation, and forward planning. Join your colleagues across the state in leading schools into the future at this critical juncture. This CoP is jointly organized by CLEE, RIDE, and Systems of Support at BRIDGE-RI.
Dates and Times:
November 1, November 15, December 13, January 24, March 7, March 21, April 18, May 16, June13
8:30-10:00 8:30-10:00am
Intended Audiences
District and school MTSS leaders
Course Type
Community of Practice
Recommended # of PLUs
Up to 13.5 PLUs
Professional Learning Provider Community of Practice
This community of practice will bring together professional learning and technical assistance providers across our state to explore the nuances of supporting MTSS implementation is schools and districts.
The community aims to:
Develop common understanding of MTSS and its connection to our work to better serve schools/districts
Form relationships and foster collaboration between provider organizations
Explore and share best practices related to supporting schools/districts/educators in their work to improve outcomes for students
Explore ways in which professional learning providers can better meet the needs of RI educators
Enrollment in this offering is closed.
Develop common understanding of MTSS and its connection to our work to better serve schools/districts
Form relationships and foster collaboration between provider organizations
Explore and share best practices related to supporting schools/districts/educators in their work to improve outcomes for students
Explore ways in which professional learning providers can better meet the needs of RI educators
Intended Audiences
Professional learning and technical assistance providers
Course Type
Community of Practice
Recommended # of PLUs
1-5PLUs
Multi-Tiered System of Supports Overview (Enrollment is Closed)
This course is no longer open for Enrollment. To enroll in the MTSS Overview Course please go to the MTSS Overview 2nd Edition. Participating in any course on BRIDGE-RI, the home of MTSS RI, presumes a foundational understanding of multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS); therefore, it is recommended that all participants begin with this course as a prerequisite to establish common language and conceptual understanding of the framework.
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
Explain the preventative ‘why’ behind an MTSS approach to school improvement
Define MTSS and its components
Understand how a data-based, problem solving culture is integral to the framework
Reflect on how building a tiered model should be informed by Implementation Science
Explain the preventative ‘why’ behind an MTSS approach to school improvement
Define MTSS and its components
Understand how a data-based, problem solving culture is integral to the framework
Reflect on how building a tiered model should be informed by Implementation Science
Intended Audiences
K-12 Educators, Administrators, Related Service Providers, Interventionists/Specialists, Paraprofessionals, Coaches
Course Type
Self-paced
Recommended # of PLUs
2 PLUs
RIDE: School Improvement Process Course 1
This course is part of a three-part course series and serves as a tool to support school leaders in understanding the why and how around the school improvement process. By the end of the Course 3, participants will be able to effectively engage their School Improvement Team in the facilitation of the school improvement process to develop a school improvement plan that meets the requirements of the Education Accountability Act (EAA). Participants will also be able to effectively implement and monitor plans designed to improve the efficacy of teaching and learning in their individual schools. We recommend this course to anyone who is leading the school improvement process. Tools will be provided to participants to utilize with the School Improvement Team (SIT) members.
Topics will be presented sequentially in the order that a School Improvement Plan (SIP) would be built in the course of an academic year.
Upon Completion of Course 1 participants will be able to:
- Identify the required expectations as defined in the Education Accountability Act (EAA).
- Define each of the components of the cycle of continuous improvement.
- Develop a school improvement calendar for your School Improvement Team (SIT).
- Identify requirements for SIT composition as it relates to EAA.
- Explain differences between inclusion and representation.
- Describe structures for effective teaming as it relates to EAA.