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


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Intended Audiences

K-12 Educators, Administrators, Related Service Providers, Interventionists/Specialists, Paraprofessionals, Coaches

Course Type

Self-paced

Recommended # of PLUs

3 PLUs


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.   Updated from the original version of this course, we have streamlined activities for improved navigation, kept the tools and activities that served participants most, removed those that were not helpful, and added content regarding family engagement.

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


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.


Intended Audiences

Professional learning and technical assistance providers

Course Type

Community of Practice

Recommended # of PLUs

1-5PLUs


The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) is pleased to establish a Cadre of Coaches, composed of representatives from Local Education Agencies (LEAs) across the state. This Cadre will be tasked with effectively supporting school teams working to implement evidence-based literacy instruction through the implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). Members will provide systems-level coaching to school and district teams working to maximize student literacy outcomes for students at risk for, or identified with disabilities. Funding for this exciting initiative is made possible through the State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) offered by the United States Department of Education (USDOE), Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). 


Intended Audiences

Instructional Leaders for Literacy

Course Type

Community of Practice

Recommended # of PLUs

1.5-15 PLUs