Description:

This course provides an overview of how related service providers can support schoolwide systems using RtI and MTSS. Participants will learn tangible strategies to get started, sustain implementation, and demonstrate impact, while clarifying their role and capacity within a tiered support framework.

Presenter:

Dr. Kimberly Duetsch, OTD, OTR/L is an assistant professor at Messiah University’s Master of Occupational Therapy program and an Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award recipient. She has experience treating and leading multidisciplinary teams in K-12 school settings. She has presented at the state and national level on topics related to teacher-therapist collaboration, burnout prevention, healthcare student well-being, and community-based service-learning. Kimberly continues to practice in school-based and outpatient pediatrics settings, and she is passionate about school-wide systems of support for both teachers and students.

Financial Disclosure: Kimberly received a stipend from Stepping Stones Group for creating and delivering this webinar.
Non-Financial Disclosure: No relevant non-financial relationship exists

Learning Outcomes:

As a result of this seminar, participants will be able to:

1. Summarize at least two roles and capabilities related service providers have in implementing schoolwide systems of support.
2. Describe the differences between Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 interventions. 
3. Identify at least one strategy for initiating, sustaining and reporting progress with MTSS in their current role.

Agenda:

• 10 min: Welcome & Laws that support Schoolwide Systems of Support (IDEA, ESSA)
• 15 min: RtI and MTSS Review Summary and Tier Examples Review
• 15 min: Anticipating Roadblocks and Strategies for Getting Started
• 10 min:Anticipating Barriers and Strategies for Sustainability
• 5 min: Quick Strategies for Demonstrating Effectiveness
• 5 min: Additional Resources and Conclusion

SSG does not endorse specific treatments or advocate for one approach over another. Each professional should determine which approaches and services are appropriate for students on their caseload and align with your district policies and procedures.