Coordination of Multi Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)/Response to Intervention(RtI)

The MTSS/RtI Coordinator works to ensure implementation and fidelity while developing local implementation capacity.

Ensuring implementation and fidelity means that educators and leadership team members acquire and improve the skills and abilities needed to implement the defined set of practices with fidelity. They can then generalize new and fragile skills to real world settings (classrooms, hallways, team meetings)
Develop local implementation capacity means that educators and team members develop a conceptual understanding of the core elements of the practices and processes by focusing on the functions of key program features and develop the skills and ability to implement these core elements of the practices.

MTSS/RtI Support Network

An MTSS/RtI Support Network has been developed by MiBLSi to work with those who are fulfilling this role in ISDs and Districts across the State. Please join us for our meetings to learn more about the complexity of the role and share with others your concerns, needs, and successes with fellow MTSS/RtI Coordinators.

2011-2012 School Year Meeting Schedule:

January 30th 1:00pm - 3:00pm - Adobe Connect Phone Call
February 28th 1:00pm - 3:00pm - Adobe Connect Phone Call
March 22nd - MiBLSi State Implementers' Conference District Leadership Strand
April 25th 1:00pm - 3:00pm - Adobe Connect Phone Call
Mary 22nd 1:00pm - 3:00pm - Adobe Connect Phone Call
June 12th - 9:00am - 3:30pm Face-to-Face Meeting in Lansing Location TBD (Adobe Connect Option will also be scheduled)

Materials from January 30th - Includes the PowerPoint and a Link to the Taped Call (Audio and Video)

	MTSS/RtI Coordination Overview
	Link to Taped Call

Materials from February 28th - Includes PowerPoint, Word Documents and a Link of the Taped Call (Audio and Video)

	MTSS/RtI Coordination Overview Continued		Seven Essential Areas of Leading Change
	Example Job Description from Traverse Bay Area ISD		Link to Taped Call

Key Features of MTSS/RtI Coordination includes the following...

Organize, Coordinate and Co-facilitate, and the Work of the ISD and District Implementation Team

MTSS/RtI Coordinator provides assistance in developing the infrastructures necessary for district-wide MTSS implementation. Provides leadership around the development of an MTSS implementation work plan to support local district and buildings within those districts.

Develop and Support Local Training Capacity

MTSS/RtI Coordinator develops a plan for recruitment, selection, and development for local training capacity. The local trainer competency is developed in an on-going way with supports provided before, during, and after training events.

Develop and Support Local Coaching Capacity

MTSS/RtI Coordinator develops a plan for ensuring local coaching capacity and continuous improvement of coaching. Develop, deepen and guide the learning and practices of external and internal coaches.

Guide Problem-Solving Through Data Based Decision Making

MTSS/RtI Coordinator guides the appropriate use of student outcome, program quality and fidelity data at the ISD, district and building level.

Deepen Personal Knowledge of MTSS Data Systems, Practices, and the Implementation Research

MTSS/RtI Coordinator assures that the professional development that is accessed by those on the District Implementation Team and all staff is focused, based on the master plan, and supports the goals of MTSS implementation. Seeks out and supports the engagement of staff in activities that deepens current knowledge and extends knowledge in areas of weakness.

Effective Communication

MTSS/RtI Coordinator works to develop two-way communication at multiple levels within the system. Communication serves to inform the system as well as individuals within the system. Communication is focused on dissemination of information as well as providing necessary feedback for systems and practice improvement.