Foundations of Multi Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) - (3 credit hours)

$30.00

Introduction to Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) provides educators with a foundational understanding of how schools organize academic and behavioral supports to meet the needs of all students. Participants will explore the core components of MTSS, including tiered instruction, data-informed decision making, and systems for monitoring student progress.

Educators will examine practical examples of tiered supports and develop strategies to strengthen instruction and intervention within their classrooms and schools. Participants who complete the course will receive a professional development certificate that may be submitted toward educator license renewal requirements.

This course qualifies for CDE compliance with HB 20-1128 and HB 20-1312 requirements for licensure renewal (see below).

As result of HB 20-1128 and HB 20-1312:

  • Special services providers, principals and administrators are required to complete a minimum of 10 contact hours of professional learning in:

    • Increasing awareness of laws and practices pertaining to educating students with disabilities in the classroom, including but not limited to Child Find and inclusive learning environments.

  • Teachers are required to complete a minimum of 10 contact hours of professional learning - with a minimum of one (1) contact hour in each area - in:

    • Behavioral health that is culturally responsive and trauma- and evidence-informed; and

    • Increasing awareness of laws and practices pertaining to educating students with disabilities in the classroom, including but not limited to Child Find and inclusive learning environments.

Introduction to Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) provides educators with a foundational understanding of how schools organize academic and behavioral supports to meet the needs of all students. Participants will explore the core components of MTSS, including tiered instruction, data-informed decision making, and systems for monitoring student progress.

Educators will examine practical examples of tiered supports and develop strategies to strengthen instruction and intervention within their classrooms and schools. Participants who complete the course will receive a professional development certificate that may be submitted toward educator license renewal requirements.

This course qualifies for CDE compliance with HB 20-1128 and HB 20-1312 requirements for licensure renewal (see below).

As result of HB 20-1128 and HB 20-1312:

  • Special services providers, principals and administrators are required to complete a minimum of 10 contact hours of professional learning in:

    • Increasing awareness of laws and practices pertaining to educating students with disabilities in the classroom, including but not limited to Child Find and inclusive learning environments.

  • Teachers are required to complete a minimum of 10 contact hours of professional learning - with a minimum of one (1) contact hour in each area - in:

    • Behavioral health that is culturally responsive and trauma- and evidence-informed; and

    • Increasing awareness of laws and practices pertaining to educating students with disabilities in the classroom, including but not limited to Child Find and inclusive learning environments.