Date
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Time
1:15 PM - 2:05 PM
Location Name
BL 15
Name
Forward and Beyond Pre-Referral: Introducing MTSS²
Description
Many schools have MTSS structures in place, but the work can still feel fragmented, reactive, or focused on individual student referral rather than system design. MTSS² helps teams move beyond traditional MTSS by using data, instructional routines, staffing, schedules, materials, and team processes to identify needs earlier and coordinate support more effectively.
In this interactive session, participants will explore the MTSS² framework and learn how to use four types of data: outcomes, instructional, perspectives, and systems data, to understand what students need and what the system must strengthen. Participants will examine how shared data routines and digital tools can support progress monitoring, intervention access, and collaborative decision-making across general education, special education, multilingual learner support, and leadership teams.
Attendees will leave with an MTSS² decision-making routine and a practical planning tool.
Speakers
Session Type
Traditional Workshop
Track
Assessment and Feedback
Secondary Track
Special Education
Primary Audience
School and District Leadership
Fall Conference Strands
Educate
MA DLCS Strands
Digital Tools and Collaboration