Kentucky LEADS - Welcome 3, 2, 1! by Kelsey Tackett https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3 en-us 2023-05-08 18:15:25 UTC 2025-11-21 18:07:49 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/724277744/acf7c37f417450b7d071f34b4d42c283/download__8__removebg_preview.png required K-12 https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337220 2023-05-20 14:19:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337220 it is the gateway to special education because we have to have intervention data to determine special education eligibility https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337438 2023-05-20 14:19:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337438 https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337480 When done poorly it can delay accurate child find]]> 2023-05-20 14:19:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337480 https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337493 What helped to move you out of TSI?]]> 2023-05-20 14:19:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337493 EBPs important https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337502 EBPs are important for student growth

]]> 2023-05-20 14:19:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337502 MTSS process must be complete prior to referral for special education https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337504 2023-05-20 14:19:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337504 https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337547 Both MTSS and SPED are ways to help students that are not performing comparative to their peers in some area]]> 2023-05-20 14:19:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337547 targeted intervention https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337690 2023-05-20 14:20:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337690 Tiered work https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337720 2023-05-20 14:20:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337720 https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337731 1. Decreases number of students who qualify.
2. Provides interventions all along the way instead of "wait to fail"
3. Provides more accurate data about what the student needs and what works for the student

]]> 2023-05-20 14:20:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337731 Required component for referral https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337733 2023-05-20 14:20:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337733 Interventions must be targeted https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337751 2023-05-20 14:20:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337751 https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337754 It provides useful inforrmation to make data based decisions regarding moving forward with referrals for special education.

]]> 2023-05-20 14:20:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337754 Data driven https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337764 2023-05-20 14:20:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337764 https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337783 Prevent SPED referral

]]> 2023-05-20 14:20:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337783 MTSS should not be a pipeline to special education https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337794 2023-05-20 14:20:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337794 https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337831 MTSS is an intervention program that is not Specially Designed Instruction. MTSS address a tiered approach to students struggling academically and behaviorally. MTSS is not a "pipeline" to Special Education referral.]]> 2023-05-20 14:20:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337831 MTSS, like Special Education, targets student's weaknesses, sets goals and monitors the goals, and committees meet to determine if the student is progressing appropriately. https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337833 2023-05-20 14:20:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337833 https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337838 It should reduce the number of special Ed referrals. ]]> 2023-05-20 14:20:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337838 https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337845 Must have solid core instruction that is reached at least 80% of students]]> 2023-05-20 14:20:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337845 https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337874 1. Elementary is fantastic with their MTSS protocols, but this dies down after that. 2. You have to have a systematic approach to identify struggling learners. 3. Without this you cannot move forward in referrals ]]> 2023-05-20 14:20:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337874 systems are important https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337879 2023-05-20 14:20:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337879 Could delay child find if done incorrectly https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337891 2023-05-20 14:20:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337891 must be progress monitored https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337895 2023-05-20 14:20:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337895 https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337915 It is required.
It is a way to provide interventions to close learning gaps.
It is most often used well in Elementary. ]]> 2023-05-20 14:20:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337915 Required to determine eligibility, looks different in elementary, middle, and high, and can even look different building to building in the same school district https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337936 2023-05-20 14:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337936 Data, data, data! https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337943 2023-05-20 14:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337943 https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337961 It helps us with data to inform goal writing on an IEP]]> 2023-05-20 14:20:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337961 Both look at and monitor data to make decisions. https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337992 2023-05-20 14:20:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598337992 T1 is usually pretty strong but 2 and 3 interventions are often not done with fidelity. https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338013 2023-05-20 14:20:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338013 MTSS and SpEd must have good communication https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338071 2023-05-20 14:20:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338071 https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338073 MTSS will show if kids respond to intervention to determine if a child truly has a disability and needs SPED or just more time/intervention/taught in a different way

]]> 2023-05-20 14:20:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338073 https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338105 1. MTSS provides the supports to prevent special education services if possible 
2. MTSS is often the gateway to students qualifying for special education 
3. There are 3 different "sections" of MTSS (whole group, small group, 1:1)]]> 2023-05-20 14:21:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338105 https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338117 Leads to effective SPED placements if necessary ]]> 2023-05-20 14:21:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338117 Data from MTSS guides the ARC when making the referral https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338133 2023-05-20 14:21:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338133 https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338138 Shows interventions and data obtained prior to referral for special ed. ]]> 2023-05-20 14:21:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338138 MTSS https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338150 1. Both programs are designed to serve students struggling to access the gen. ed. curriculum.
2. Students in both require explicit and differentiated instruction.
3. Both rely on data to determine level of support needed.]]> 2023-05-20 14:21:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338150 MTSS data is used to make sped decisions https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338205 2023-05-20 14:21:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338205 https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338209 This is the systematic approach to identifying struggling learners and to begin RTI]]> 2023-05-20 14:21:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338209 When done properly the interventions can layer helping to support a students IEP https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338230 2023-05-20 14:21:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338230 https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338268 Ensure that students with behavior issues have BIPs prior to eligibility for sped]]> 2023-05-20 14:21:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338268 https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338278 both are mandated]]> 2023-05-20 14:21:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338278 Both must be focused on quality instruction https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338279 2023-05-20 14:21:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338279 SpEd and MTSS need to communicate and work together for best results! https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338317 2023-05-20 14:21:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338317 https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338319 MTSS should implemented prior to referral to Sp Ed.

Data is vital 

It should be implemented in every school to fidelity ]]> 2023-05-20 14:21:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338319 MTSS works to intervene in hopes that special education services will not be needed. If on the road the special education, MTSS provides lots of data and information for the referral. https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338333 2023-05-20 14:21:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338333 https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338353 MTSS can provide supports for special ed students in areas where they don't qualify. For example: if a child qualifies speech language impaired but is struggling in another area, we can pull in MTSS quickly.

]]> 2023-05-20 14:21:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338353 https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338365 1. MTSS should support special education identification, not increase it or prevent it. It should just make it more accurate. 
2. MTSS providers and special educators should work together to find interventions that work for kids.]]> 2023-05-20 14:21:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338365 Show if students can respond to intervention or if they truly have a suspected disability https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338402 2023-05-20 14:21:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338402 MTSS and SPED https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338430 1. They are closely linked for evaluating students and determining services. 
2. They both focus on Positive behavior supports for groups of students. 
3. Three tiered model based on the priority of need for the student. ]]> 2023-05-20 14:21:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338430 https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338478 1. Provides supports to students who are struggling
2. Differentiate instruction ]]> 2023-05-20 14:21:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338478 MTSS works in conjunction with special education https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338493 2023-05-20 14:21:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338493 https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338496 I want to learn how to improve MTSS and special education services at the middle school level. 

]]> 2023-05-20 14:21:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338496 https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338513 MTSS should not prolong evaluation if you truly suspect a disability]]> 2023-05-20 14:21:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338513 provides information on what interventions work https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338546 2023-05-20 14:21:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338546 MTSS data can inform present levels if eligibility is determined, and if MTSS data shows progress, special education eligibility most likely will not be granted https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338557 2023-05-20 14:21:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338557 Does it ever seem that students get more services through MTSS than through Special Education? https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338583 2023-05-20 14:21:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338583 https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338796 How to move out of TSI. Both our middle school and high school are TSI schools....and a couple of our elementary schools were close. ]]> 2023-05-20 14:22:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338796 https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338805 Helps to make SPED be only for students that really need it]]> 2023-05-20 14:22:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338805 Work Together https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338827 1. A student must participate in MTSS to be identified for SpEd.
2. Both require collaboration between intervention/sped instructors and gen. ed. instructors.]]> 2023-05-20 14:22:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338827 https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338828 How to get everyone on board and on the same page.]]> 2023-05-20 14:22:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338828 strategies to support schools to establish quality sped and mtss instruction https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338845 2023-05-20 14:22:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338845 https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338849 MTSS and SPED can work together to target specific interventions to assist students in Tier 2 and Tier 3 instruction to determine if the interventions are leading the students to growth or if there is a true deficit/disability. MTSS and SPED can also work together prior to the referral process to analyze student data to ensure the interventions being used are effective.]]> 2023-05-20 14:22:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338849 https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338879 As a TSI school, I want to know more about the strategies we can implement to remedy this label ]]> 2023-05-20 14:22:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338879 https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338893 MTSS has a PURPOSE and is not just the process you have to go through before SPED]]> 2023-05-20 14:22:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338893 https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338929 MTSS is the path way to making sure that the correct students are identified for special education.

MTSS helps develop interventions that are more effect if a student is referred because when done properly you have the data to support EBP that work for that student.]]> 2023-05-20 14:22:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338929 What solid MTSS looks like at the middle school level for behavior specifically https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338930 2023-05-20 14:22:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338930 What is the criteria for effective progress that would determine that a student should remain in a tier rather than changing a tier or being referred for sped? https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338939 2023-05-20 14:22:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338939 https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338958 It should take time to move through tiers and students may move back and forth Between tiers. ]]> 2023-05-20 14:22:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338958 What did you focus on with sped TSI in those schools? https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338967 2023-05-20 14:22:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338967 How did you get general education support for implementation of interventions and supports in the genEd setting, rather than solely pull out interventions https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338981 2023-05-20 14:22:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338981 Overall how to better do this! https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338994 2023-05-20 14:22:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598338994 How did your work impact preschool? https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598339018 2023-05-20 14:22:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598339018 TSI https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598339039 The 3 most impactful changes made to move out of TSI]]> 2023-05-20 14:22:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598339039 https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598339121 Tiered interventions with providing support to students who need it. 

Special Education should be addressed in MTSS ]]> 2023-05-20 14:22:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598339121 https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598339147 How many school psychs does Floyd Co employ?—student to psych ratio?]]> 2023-05-20 14:22:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598339147 How to change the mindset...this is for placing, not prevent https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598339280 2023-05-20 14:23:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598339280 MTSS in Middle School https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598339338 How do we make MTSS work in the secondary environment!!!]]> 2023-05-20 14:23:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598339338 https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598339378 How do we address Tier 1 instruction deficits so that special education does not become the "fix" to address a lack of student progress?]]> 2023-05-20 14:23:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598339378 Increasing the fidelity of T2 and T3 supports to ensure that special education is needed and not just more intensive interventions from the general curriculum. https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598339436 2023-05-20 14:23:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598339436 Working Together https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598339696 1. Both involve providing academic and behavior supports. 
2. Both are team approaches]]> 2023-05-20 14:24:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598339696 https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598340167 How do we build a culture to support the MTSS to run efficiently with fidelity? How do we stop others from skipping the tiers of MTSS]]> 2023-05-20 14:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseytackett/k5d0670vg82n9rs3/wish/2598340167