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After clicking on this link, click on “download” in the upper right-hand corner of your screen. The tool will automatically download to your computer. There is no need to sign up or log in.

Watch the instructional video for more information. https://tier.tea.texas.gov/resources

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April 12 Independent Learning Tasks

TIER Canvas Course Updates

May 10 Preview

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April 12_ Independent Learning Checklist-2

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Q + A of Leadership pathways

Creating the Instructional Program (January)

Creating an Assessment Plan (February)

Developing and Using an MTSS Problem-Solving Team (October)

Ongoing PD and Support (Canvas)

MTSS: Relationship With Other Programs (April 12)

Your MTSS Plan (May 10)

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https://bit.ly/TIERCohortAttendance_April12

Please rename yourself in Zoom by adding your campus after your name.
Ex. Sarah Smile - Happy Elem.

ESC Partners: Name- R#
Ex. Joe Cardinal - R21

Participants are encouraged to log into the meeting on their own laptops or devices to engage in breakout sessions and online collaboration.

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Leadership: MTSS Relationship With Other Programs

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Leadership: MTSS Relationship With Other Programs

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Email: TIERcohort@utexas.edu

Subscribe to TIER Updates

https://tinyurl.com/TIER-subscribe

Find a Certified TIER Trainer in your region https://tier.tea.texas.gov/certified-trainers

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Overview of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)  [2 CPE credits]

From the TIER Introduction module, this is where it all begins—the foundation upon which all other pathways were built. We recommend this as the first training for MTSS newbies and experienced pros alike, so that everyone moves forward with a common understanding of the foundational concepts and terminology found throughout all TIER pathways.

Developing and Using an MTSS Problem-Solving Team [2 CPE credits]
This course provides leaders with action steps for forming a problem-solving team, planning and holding effective team meetings, and creating consistent expectations campus-wide when using a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS). This course is designed for leaders, including campus and district administrators as well as Education Service Center (ESC) staff supporting school leaders; however, all learners are welcome.

Supports for Special Education Referrals [2 CPE credits]

Welcome to the Supports for Special Education Referrals course. Within this course, we will review how data collected through the intervention process should be used by problem-solving teams to inform decisions regarding referrals for special education.
This course is designed for teachers, staff, and administrators of PK-12 schools, as well as ESC staff; however, all learners are welcome.

Ongoing Professional Development and Support  [3 CPE credits]

From the TIER Leadership module, participants in this course learn about key elements of ongoing professional development (PD) to support the implementation of MTSS. Throughout the course, leaders have opportunities to reflect on and outline their own organization’s PD in each of four key areas.

MTSS: Relationship With Other Programs  [2 CPE credits]

From the TIER Leadership module, participants in this course learn how MTSS provides a comprehensive framework to house additional instructional platforms including tutoring and special education services. In addition, key strategies for fostering open communication with parents and caregivers are addressed.

Roles and Responsibilities Within a Problem-Solving Team [3 CPE credits]

This course provides an overview of the roles and responsibilities within a problem-solving team when using a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) framework. Participants will learn how to: (a) determine who should participate on MTSS problem-solving teams, (b) define the roles of problem-solving team members, (c) plan effective meetings, (d) implement effective problem-solving team practices, and (e) define the problem-solving team’s role in creating consistent expectations.

Data-Based Individualization Within MTSS [2 CPE credits]

This TIER course provides an overview of data-based individualization, or DBI, focusing on DBI in academics. Participants will learn how to: (a) define DBI, (b) identify key features of DBI, (c) explain the purpose and benefits of implementing DBI, and (d) explain the process of DBI and when to implement instructional change.

Examples of MTSS Implementation [2 CPE credits]

This course provides real-world examples of problem-solving teams implementing MTSS in Texas. This course is designed for teachers, staff, and administrators of PK-12 schools, as well as ESC staff; however, all learners are welcome.

Student-Centered Approaches [2 CPE credits]
This TIER course provides an overview of student-centered approaches supported by research, including explicit instruction, universal design for learning (UDL), and the interconnected systems framework (ISF). Further, the course explores how these practices fit within a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS). This course is designed for teachers, staff, and administrators of PK-12 schools, as well as ESC staff; however, all learners are welcome.

Your MTSS Plan [2 CPE credits]
This TIER course is designed to assist district and/or school leadership in building a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) framework. It presents considerations for planning effective MTSS programs and processes and provides sample MTSS plans. Additionally, the course explores considerations for evaluating MTSS plans. This course is designed for school and district leaders, including administrators and problem-solving teams of PK-12 schools; however, all learners are welcome.

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Feedback Survey: April 5 and May 17

Disclaimer: For use by cohort campuses and districts only. Not intended to be shared or distributed without advanced approval by TIER.

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TIER Computational Fluency Progress-Monitoring System for K-6 Mathematics

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TIER Cohort Professional Development Dates_updated 3.30.22

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MTSS: Relationship With Other Programs Needs Assessment

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MTSS: Relationship With Other Programs Needs Assessment

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Each campus problem-solving team member should complete the pathway needs assessment on or before April 12.

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Resources to Support Communication With Caregivers (Slide 22)

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Resources to Support Communication With Caregivers (Slide 22)

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Activity: Ongoing PD Reflection and MTSS Relationship With Other Programs

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Activity: Ongoing PD Reflection and MTSS Relationship With Other Programs

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March PD Reflection

MTSS Relationship With Other Programs Activities

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TIER Cohort PD#7: Ongoing PD and Support Reflection and MTSS Relationship With Other Programs - Google Jamboard

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TIER Cohort PD#7: Ongoing PD and Support Reflection and MTSS Relationship With Other Programs

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Complete this reflection with your campus problem solving team from the canvas course completed in March- Ongoing PD and Support.

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Ongoing PD and Support Reflection: March

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Leadership: Ongoing Professional Development and Support Bishop Elementary How do you create annual professional development plans for your campus? Most PD is developed district-wide for all teachers but on a campus level, topics are developed based on staff needs survey, ongoing use of ...

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Cohort Professional Development Year 1 Snapshot

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Cohort Professional Development Year 1 Snapshot

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Online resources will link you to each session's Padlet.

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TIER Cohort Professional Development Snapshot-3

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Leadership: Creating the Instructional Program Handout (January PD)

Note: Creating the Instructional Program Handout has been updated to reflect new resource links. (updated 4/5/22)

Resources

1. Selecting an Intervention to Meet Students’ Needs: A “How-to” Resource for Educators

​https://meadowscenter.org/library/resource/selecting-an-intervention

2. NCII: Academic Screening Tools Chart

https://charts.intensiveintervention.org/ascreening

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Creating the Instructional Program Handout

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https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/practiceguides

Literacy Exploration: https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/FWW/Results?filters=,Literacy

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A practice guide is a publication that presents recommendations for educators to address challenges in their classrooms and schools. They are based on reviews of research, the experiences of practitioners, and the expert opinions of a panel of nationally recognized experts.

To search by Topic or Keyword, use the Practice Guide Search.

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A practice guide is a publication that presents recommendations for educators to address challenges in their classrooms and schools. They are based on reviews of research, the experiences of practitioners, and the expert opinions of a panel of nationally recognized experts. To search by Topic or Keyword, use the Practice Guide Search.

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Room 3: Campus and District Created Tools and Resources to Share

Campus Highlight: Livingston JH with Sarah Dickens

Please leave feedback, comments and questions for Livingston on the jamboard.

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TIER Cohort: Campus and District Created Tools and Resources to Share (April 12) - Google Jamboard

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TIER Cohort: Campus and District Created Tools and Resources to Share (April 12)

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TIER Cohort PD#7: Ongoing PD and Support Reflection and MTSS Relationship With Other Programs - Google Jamboard

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Meet our New Military Counselor

Hi! My name is Marlen Cazares. I am a licensed professional counselor and I will be the Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC) at the Primary and Elementary for the remainder of the school year. My position allows me to help children and families of active duty military members with difficulties that may arise from military life such as deployment, moving, coping skills, and communication. The program was established to make a positive difference in the life of the child and I hope to do just that. If your child qualifies and you are interested, please ask about the permission slips necessary for me to begin meeting with them. Thank you!

We are Looking for College/Career Guest Speakers!

Hello parents! Our little Hornets are College and Career Ready and we would love to have you come to campus to share with your child's class about your Career or College! Please fill out the google form below if you are interested and we will contact you to arrange a time.

No School & Early Release in April

April 14th Early Release at 11:30

April 15th NO SCHOOL

April 18th NO SCHOOL

Elementary Art Fundraiser

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Hi! My name is Marlen Cazares. I am a licensed professional counselor and I will be the Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC) at the Primary and Elementary for the remainder of the school year. My position allows me to help children and families of active duty military members with difficulties that may arise from military life such as deployment, moving, coping skills, and communication.