MTSS Continuum Digest by Monica Zaragoza https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl Please add your what notices and wonderings. en-us 2023-04-14 02:44:25 UTC 2025-11-19 04:50:00 UTC hello@padlet.com Strong and clear progression. A clear plan to follow in order to implement and use a reference to determine if progress is made within the MTSS Process. Clear blueprint! https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2562096242 2023-04-20 16:02:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2562096242 Strong progression across the continuum https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2562096642 2023-04-20 16:02:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2562096642 https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2587663556 Clearly defined MTSS Team Responsibilities!]]> 2023-05-11 18:54:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2587663556 https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2587666330 Lots of helpful tools such as data analysis protocol.]]> 2023-05-11 18:56:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2587666330 Where to even start. https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2593298026 2023-05-16 15:34:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2593298026 https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2593302194 How does the information provided by the Roots survey differ from what we can gather using the  continuum? I'm wondering why it is optional - Would it be redundant to use the continuum and the roots survy?]]> 2023-05-16 15:38:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2593302194 Very detailed. The levels of the foundation are very detailed, which allows for you to truly understand where you are in your process. https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2593306384 2023-05-16 15:41:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2593306384 Love how this succinctly brings together all the elements of MTSS. https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2593306770 2023-05-16 15:41:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2593306770 https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2593307651 The elements from pre-foundational to fully developed build on each other. The descriptions for fully developed gives us goals to work toward.]]> 2023-05-16 15:41:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2593307651 https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2593308658 After we get the results, how do we prioritize which elements to target?]]> 2023-05-16 15:42:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2593308658 Which format is used for the PSP? https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2593308674 This document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d1Wb9xAxqKaxh4EE5EW6bawyXECLzw5MjrIsOsbZZFQ/edit

Or this document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LqFp2Zzhfi9jJnePJOaAe24DdI6oJ_2ZmYDtM-mNFdc/edit?usp=drive_web&ouid=117768151533555722599]]> 2023-05-16 15:42:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2593308674 Where are the Roots Survey results per each school? How frequently is the Roots survey taken? https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2593309954 2023-05-16 15:43:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2593309954 Has any school in our Network used a universal screener for social/emotional health and needs? https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2593311719 2023-05-16 15:45:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2593311719 Is this something we are doing for EOY or starting at the BOY? If it is EOY, should me meet with our teams to get this done? When is it due? https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2593311763 2023-05-16 15:45:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2593311763 Are we able to view the Usage Report on Branching Minds? Is that something that MTSS Leads have access to, or only admin? https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2593312238 2023-05-16 15:45:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2593312238 What are options for universal screeners? Is this something for next school year. https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2593313923 2023-05-16 15:46:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2593313923 Does Student Level MTSS team mean that we are compiling a team of students, or is this MTSS team members working for individual students? https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2593318513 2023-05-16 15:49:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2593318513 Allows for growth in multiple areas https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2593326660 2023-05-16 15:56:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2593326660 How can we get more buy in at the Tier 1 level? https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2593327672 2023-05-16 15:56:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2593327672 https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2593342374 Why isn't family and community engagement included as a domain or in the elements? 

]]> 2023-05-16 16:07:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2593342374 https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2593555862 Detailed descriptions to help our team create goals to work towards.]]> 2023-05-16 18:45:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2593555862 I have noticed that the Continuum framework is is written with clarity and ease of use. https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2593661514 2023-05-16 20:33:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2593661514 Allows for small gains with meetings and teaming structures https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2593663691 2023-05-16 20:36:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2593663691 I wonder how one would have the time to implement with fidelity all of these things. https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2593664535 2023-05-16 20:37:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2593664535 https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2593664583 I appreciate that the Continuum addresses many of the concerns we discussed in our breakout rooms.]]> 2023-05-16 20:37:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2593664583 https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2593664898 What would this look like in a small school?]]> 2023-05-16 20:37:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2593664898 I noticed that the MTSS Continuum is broken down by key components, where you may range from pre-foundations to fully operational; each stage is clearly detailed and shows lots of opportunities to easily grow from each level. https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2600495978 2023-05-22 18:56:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2600495978 Continuum clearly states the progression of developing fully operational MTSS teams. https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2600496438 2023-05-22 18:57:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2600496438 How does the continuum account for lack of staff buy in, particularly with regards to areas which require votes? https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2600499885 2023-05-22 19:00:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2600499885 Which domain/s have schools had the most success with this school year? https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2600501236 2023-05-22 19:02:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2600501236 I wonder how we are going to aggregate the data from STAR 360 to make more informed decisions on how to differentiate instruction within the core classrooms. https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2600501659 2023-05-22 19:02:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2600501659 https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2600501712 The continuum document identifies relevant components needed to produces a well equipped and functioning MTSS for schools. It displays progression and identifies characteristics from pre-functional to fully operational programs.]]> 2023-05-22 19:02:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2600501712 https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2600503009 How can this be made more effective in very small schools with staff that are feeling "stretched" and "stressed" already?

]]> 2023-05-22 19:03:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2600503009 This seems like it will be a very helpful tool for me and my administrators to create a plan to fully implement MTSS at our school next year. https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2600504863 2023-05-22 19:05:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2600504863 https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2601902018 This is comprehensive and CLEAR! Will allow for progress and measuring how we are moving towards our goals.]]> 2023-05-23 15:33:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2601902018 The Domains and Elements remind me of a rubric. It's a good checklist of where we are and where we need to be. https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2601908112 It's a great tracking tool for the MTSS team.]]> 2023-05-23 15:38:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2601908112 This continuum made it very clear that my school is at the pre foundational level in nearly all areas. https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2601910990 2023-05-23 15:41:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2601910990 I wonder if we should return to monthly MTSS team meetings. The team meets for an hour to discuss Best Practices for Interventions and PM. https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2601912146 2023-05-23 15:42:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2601912146 My school falls in between pre foundational level and foundational levels. some grade levels are using BrM while others are still using paper and pencil interventions. https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2601983185 2023-05-23 16:40:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2601983185 https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2601983535 This is very detailed and lays out the responsibilities very clearly. Need to use this throughout the year and keep referring to it to guide our work as an MTSS team and as a whole staff.
 ]]> 2023-05-23 16:40:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2601983535 It really lays it all out for you as a MTSS team and helps you to plan for improvement. saprescott https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2601984172 2023-05-23 16:41:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2601984172 Helpful tool https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2601985432 This will be a great tool to bring to admin as we continue to strengthen MTSS at our school. ]]> 2023-05-23 16:42:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2601985432 At large schools, I can see how this is done. My school is very small and we all wear multiple hats. How can this be done effectively with very few team members? https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2601985660 2023-05-23 16:42:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2601985660 https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2601987397 As detailed as this is, it also feels slightly overwhelming. Is there a way to make it seems more attainable? ]]> 2023-05-23 16:44:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2601987397 How to find time https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2601987635 I'm wondering how to find the time to get everyone on board. There is so much to do and it's all important. The interventionists and MTSS leads go to PDs but it's hard to get all the info out to teachers and to get them implementing consistently, especially with high turn over rate. I wonder how we can get better at this district wide, so it will be consistent at all schools.]]> 2023-05-23 16:44:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2601987635 https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2603380166 Clearly defined MTSS Team and meeting expectations]]> 2023-05-24 14:15:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2603380166 https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2603380999 A clear progression across elements]]> 2023-05-24 14:15:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2603380999 https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2603382302 What would this look like at a small school?]]> 2023-05-24 14:16:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2603382302 Helpful tool that sets expectations of the MTSS team https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2603383536 2023-05-24 14:17:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2603383536 Loving the hyperlinked documents embedded within the components. This is a fantastic tool to get started with next year. https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2603384003 2023-05-24 14:17:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2603384003 This is a clear tool for how MTSS Teams should function and collaborate with other teams in the building. https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2603385268 2023-05-24 14:18:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2603385268 How can the MTSS team make adjustments to the curriculum.. would that be coming from the ILT? https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2603387488 2023-05-24 14:20:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2603387488 This is a great tool to start the next school year off. https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2603387735 2023-05-24 14:20:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2603387735 https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2603388427 Would family connection be a valuable component to add?]]> 2023-05-24 14:21:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2603388427 https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2603389837 If we have established a clear mechanism for principals to actively participate in the development and review of network-wide MTSS plans.]]> 2023-05-24 14:22:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2603389837 Why is the use of the optional roots survey listed on the continuum? https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2603694540 2023-05-24 18:47:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2603694540 Is this tool for EOY or for use beginning next year? https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2603695524 2023-05-24 18:49:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2603695524 As the MTSS lead, the CCT lead, a member of the ILT and a participant in BHT, I'm wondering if there is a way to align the continuums for each of these PLCs. How do we ensure that the detailed work happening in one PLC is aligning with the other PLCs, while using our time and resources wisely? https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2603701027 2023-05-24 18:54:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2603701027 Helpful tool for pre CIWP meeting to help determine our focus. https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2603781868 2023-05-24 20:38:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2603781868 The MTSS continuum is shows the progression of each goal https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2610658387 2023-05-31 15:09:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2610658387 Why is this only used twice a year? https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2610658446 2023-05-31 15:09:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2610658446 small schools https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2610659257 Are there suggestions for how to support small schools where teachers and admin are pulled to support the ILT/MTSS/BHT and other student clubs and after school instruction? What do these structures look like there?]]> 2023-05-31 15:10:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2610659257 This continuum provides a very specific, detailed framework to continually develop and strengthen our MTSS team. https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2610663105 2023-05-31 15:13:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2610663105 Great resource links to break down for additional reflection before scoring is very nice. https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2614927605 2023-06-05 15:19:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2614927605 It's very structured so we can really measure where we are and where we are going. https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2614928648 2023-06-05 15:20:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2614928648 It's been difficult monitoring the components that we are doing. https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2614931158 2023-06-05 15:23:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2614931158 Who should be at the table when completing this document? https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2614931958 2023-06-05 15:23:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2614931958 https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2614935122 The continuum is very comprehensive and it looks like useful guide to leverage the MTSS work needed in a school.]]> 2023-06-05 15:27:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mlmercado1/7rb9hlxc7zdhcpnl/wish/2614935122