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8:30am PDT

Welcome
Wednesday July 29, 2026 8:30am - 9:00am PDT
Grand Apple Ballroom

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Wednesday July 29, 2026 8:30am - 9:00am PDT
Grand Apple Ballroom 121 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801

9:00am PDT

The Art of Gathering: Designing for Connection, Engagement, & Innovation
Wednesday July 29, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Grand Apple Ballroom
Priya Parker is helping us take a deeper look at how anyone can create collective meaning in modern life, one gathering at a time. Krista Tippett, host of the podcast On Being has called her “the voice of what it means to gather in this world we inhabit now.” She is a facilitator, strategic advisor, acclaimed author of THE ART OF GATHERING and the forthcoming book THE ART OF FIGHTING. Parker teaches regularly on her Substack GROUP LIFE and was the host of the New York Times podcast, Together Apart. Parker has spent 20 years helping leaders and communities have complicated conversations about community and identity and vision at moments of transition. She has spoken on the TED Main Stage, and her talks have been viewed over 3 million times. 
Speakers
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Priya Parker

Penguin Random House Speakers Bureau
Hi there! I’m Priya Parker. I’m a facilitator, strategic advisor, author, and life-long curious student.I believe everyone has the ability to gather well. I’m here to help you rethink and reimagine how we spend our time together and infuse it with creativity and meaning.
Wednesday July 29, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Grand Apple Ballroom 121 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801

10:10am PDT

It's All About the Dosage: MTSS & Precision Teaching to Build Fluency of Essential Skills
Wednesday July 29, 2026 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Fuji 3
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As school systems increasingly embrace time-based progress monitoring metrics, classroom practices for building fluency are either absent or very limited. Enter Precision Teaching (PT), a system for building and measuring fluency across skills with a rich history of producing significant students outcomes. This presentation will describe how PT is an ideal fit for MTSS systems, as it allows for the correct dosage of deliberate, timed practice across different tiers for different learners.
Speakers
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Andrew Kieta

Executive Director, Morningside Academy
Andrew is Morningside’s Executive Director. He’s been with Morningside for 10 years, first as a trainer with Morningside Teachers’ Academy partner schools in Hawaii and then as Associate Director of Morningside Academy since 2017.

He received his B.A. in Public Affairs Journalism from The Ohio State University in 2007 but after a summer at Morningside’s Summer School Institute, turned towards Generative Instruction. He first started teaching middle school but quickly expanded to working with a wide array... Read More →
Wednesday July 29, 2026 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Fuji 3
  Attendance

10:10am PDT

One System, Not Two: Implementing Integrated Student Supports through MTSS
Wednesday July 29, 2026 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Fountain 3
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How do MTSS and the Washington Integrated Student Supports Protocol fit together in practice? This session helps district and program leaders move from parallel efforts to a coherent system. We will clarify what MTSS is—and is not—as a systems framework, and how it supports the design and implementation of integrated student supports. Through examples and guided reflection, participants will examine how leadership teams, data systems, and building-level plans align to meet LAP requirements. We will also offer practical entry points for districts at any stage—whether beginning with MTSS or leveraging the Protocol as a driver for system alignment. Participants will leave with concrete next steps to strengthen coherence across initiatives.
Speakers
avatar for Andrea Bowman

Andrea Bowman

Regional MTSS Implementation Strategist, Olympic Educational Service District 114
Andrea Bowman currently serves as a Regional Implementation Strategist at Olympic Educational Service District 114, where she partners with district and building leaders to assess their current MTSS design and support action planning for system-wide improvements. Her work centers... Read More →
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AP
Wednesday July 29, 2026 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Fountain 3
  Data & Assessment

10:10am PDT

The Next Chapter
Wednesday July 29, 2026 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Fountain 1
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This session explores the evolving role of special education leadership within fully integrated MTSS systems. Drawing on federal‑to‑state lessons learned, IDEA implementation trends, and current funding realities, participants will examine the shift from compliance‑driven practice to instructionally focused systems. Special education directors and leaders will leave with clarity on what to monitor now—and how special education functions as a core driver of MTSS, not an adjacent system.
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GG
Wednesday July 29, 2026 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Fountain 1
  General MTSS Practice

10:10am PDT

Supporting Multilingual Learners' Pathways to Graduation
Wednesday July 29, 2026 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Gala 1
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Multilingual Learners (MLs) have unique challenges in meeting graduation requirements and preparing for post-secondary opportunities. In this session, our OSPI team will share strategies to support secondary MLs in their pathways to graduation including awarding credit for coursework completed in other countries, mastery-based crediting, and best practices to support long-term or "experienced" multilinguals in core content classes.
Speakers
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Kristin Percy Calaff

Director of Multilingual Education, OSPI
Dr. Kristin Percy Calaff is the Director of Multilingual Education for the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. She has over 35 years of experience as a dual language teacher, principal, district administrator, and state leader. Kristin holds a Ph.D. in Multilingual/Multicultural... Read More →
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Elizabeth LaFever

Dual Language Program Supervisor, OSPI
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Veronica Trapani-Huebner

Associate Director - Content, World Languages, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Dr. Veronica Trapani-Huebner is the Associate Director of Content for World Languages and International Education at the state of Washington’s Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. She taught German and English for a decade in Michigan, Tennessee, New York, and Germany... Read More →
Wednesday July 29, 2026 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Gala 1
  Multilingual Learners

10:10am PDT

Recent Online Threat Trends & Practical Tools to Assess and Respond
Wednesday July 29, 2026 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
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Safer Schools Together (SST) presents a workshop reflecting the most up-to-date worrisome trends identified by SST Threat Analysts in their day-to-day case consultations with Safety/Threat Assessment teams. This session is based on our most sought after Current Online Behavioral Trends and Digital Updates training and will highlight worrisome behaviors frequently identified by our team on platforms like TikTok, Discord, Snapchat, and Telegram. Participants will further learn how to navigate and assess darker corners of the digital world, such as 4chan, Sanctioned Suicide, and Watchpeopledie.tv.
Speakers
avatar for Steven MacDonald

Steven MacDonald

Director of Training, Safer Schools Together
Steven joined Safer Schools Together (SST) as a Threat Analyst in 2019 after earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. As an Executive Director, he collaborates closely with SST’s CEO, Theresa Campbell, to design and implement training programs such as Behavioral and Digital... Read More →
Wednesday July 29, 2026 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Fuji 1
  Safety & Threat Assessment

10:10am PDT

Using Your MTSS Data to Support New SLD Eligibility Determination Procedures
Wednesday July 29, 2026 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Orchard South
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Washington’s shift to RtI-based SLD eligibility requires a system-level approach. This session translates WAC and OSPI guidance into action, highlighting what districts must do to deliver defensible decisions. We’ll address common gaps like—fragmented data, inconsistent Tier 1 instruction, and weak progress monitoring, and we will define what a high-functioning MTSS system looks like in practice. Through a real-world use case, learn how to operationalize MTSS with the infrastructure needed to support early identification, and eligibility determination at scale.
Speakers
avatar for Caitlin Crossman

Caitlin Crossman

Senior Professional Services Manager of Operations, Branching Minds
Caitlin Crossman is the Senior Professional Services Manager of Operations at Branching Minds. In this role, she partners with district and building leaders to support the successful adoption and implementation of the Branching Minds platform.Caitlin earned a Bachelor of Science in... Read More →
Wednesday July 29, 2026 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Orchard South
  Special Education

11:20am PDT

Start Strong, Stay Strong: Attendance Matters
Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:20am - 12:20pm PDT
Orchard North
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Attendance is an important element in the MTSS framework. If students are not attending school it not only has an impact on them individually, but others as well. This session will explore systems work around builiding postiive attendance habits from the beginning of the year to the end of the year. Based on NCESD's ATTEND Network and current research around attendance messaging participants will understand the importance of starting early, using language to encourage, not discourage families, and gainiing momentum throughout the year.
Speakers
AG
Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:20am - 12:20pm PDT
Orchard North
  Attendance

11:20am PDT

The Charcuterie Board of Supports: Strategies and Resources to Keep Students with Complex Behavioral Needs Successful in Their Home Schools
Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:20am - 12:20pm PDT
Fountain 3
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While out-of-district placements may sometimes be necessary, schools must first explore how to support students in their home settings. This session highlights statewide resources and practical strategies school teams can implement immediately. From regional partnerships to mental health and capacity-building supports, participants will leave with actionable ideas to strengthen systems, build staff capacity, and improve outcomes for students with complex behavioral needs. Come get a taste of what is out there for you!
Speakers
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Anna Troutman

Managing Director, NCESD
Anna Troutman has integrated her background in behavior analysis and special education into leading this statewide program. Prior to MASH, Anna has worked as a clinical, in-home, and school-based BCBA, as well as an elementary special education teacher. Embracing the wrap-around service... Read More →
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Katy Bateman

Research Scientist, University of Washington
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Patrick Mulick

Director of Student Engagement, Auburn School District
Patrick is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a certified speaker, trainer, and coach with the John Maxwell Team. Originally from the humble town of Boring, Oregon, Patrick earned his undergrad and masters in special education and behavior analysis from Gonzaga University. While... Read More →
Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:20am - 12:20pm PDT
Fountain 3
  Behavior & PBIS

11:20am PDT

Curriculum Implementation Leadership: An Enabling Context for Inclusive Systems
Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:20am - 12:20pm PDT
Fuji 3
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Many principals describe curriculum use in their schools as "hodge-podge" or "all over the place," revealing a structural barrier that undermines the coherence and consistency inclusive systems require. Inequitable Tier 1 access perpetuates the very disparities MTSS is designed to eliminate. Drawing on implementation science and the enabling contexts needed to create conditions for success, this session reimagines the principal's role as a leader of curriculum implementation, equipping participants with four concrete leadership investments to sustain truly inclusive systems.
Speakers
avatar for Melissa Van Straten

Melissa Van Straten

Director of Teaching, Learning & Leadership, Mount Vernon School District
Dr. Melissa Van Straten is an educational leader and scholar-practitioner who currently serves as the Director of Elementary Teaching, Learning, and Leadership in the Mount Vernon School District in Mount Vernon, WA. Her career includes roles as an elementary classroom teacher, instructional... Read More →
Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:20am - 12:20pm PDT
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  Leadership & Systems

11:20am PDT

Inclusive Education in Practice
Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:20am - 12:20pm PDT
Gala 3
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This session will show systems in place at Toppenish Middle School for inclusive education. This includes strong tier 1 systems (including SEL instruction), RTI groups (schoolwide, counselor-led, and inclusive), and delivery and monitoring of SDI across different placements, Attendees will leave knowing how general education curriculums can be adapted so SWD can be involved and progress within general education curriculums at the same time and same classroom as their peers.
Speakers
avatar for Brenda Brophil

Brenda Brophil

Toppenish School District
Hello!  Thank you for attending MTSS 2026! I have been teaching since 2005. I graduated from CWU in 2005 but moved to the Oregon Coast to begin my career as it was (and is!) beautiful there.  I taught within a self-contained and medically fragile classroom for four years, followed... Read More →
Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:20am - 12:20pm PDT
Gala 3
  Leadership & Systems

11:20am PDT

Introduction to Comprehensive, Integrated 3-Tiered System of Prevention (Ci3T)
Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:20am - 12:20pm PDT
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Feeling stretched by fragmented initiatives and competing priorities? Focus on building one coherent MTSS aligned to Washington’s integrated approach for academics, behavior, and social-emotional learning. Developed and studied by researchers at the University of Kansas, this session introduces the Ci3T Building Your Model series and walks district and building leaders through the what, why, and how of strengthening Tier 1 systems and coordinated Tier 2/3 supports.
Speakers
avatar for Andrea Bowman

Andrea Bowman

Regional MTSS Implementation Strategist, Olympic Educational Service District 114
Andrea Bowman currently serves as a Regional Implementation Strategist at Olympic Educational Service District 114, where she partners with district and building leaders to assess their current MTSS design and support action planning for system-wide improvements. Her work centers... Read More →
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Sandra Gessner

Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning, Olympic Educational Service District 114
The Fellows’ Network is a group of instructional leaders convened by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Washington State Fellows’ Network and the Association of Educational Service Districts (AESD) Network. Our mission is to support district and community implementation of state learning standards in Mathematics, English Language Arts, Science, and Early Learning Guidelines. Fellows meet four times per year and are committ... Read More →
Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:20am - 12:20pm PDT
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  Leadership & Systems

11:20am PDT

UDL and the Purposeful Shift: Using AI to Empower Student-Led Learning
Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:20am - 12:20pm PDT
Gala 1
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Does it ever feel like you’re working harder than your students? Have you spent hours on lessons, only to face disengaged learners? It’s time to shift your practice. Based on the transformative work of Katie Novak, this session explores how to move from a teacher-led to student-led environment where learners take the lead and teachers regain their time.
Speakers
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Tracy Dabbs

Director of Technology & Innovation, Burlington-Edison School District
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Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:20am - 12:20pm PDT
Gala 1
  Leadership & Systems

11:20am PDT

Using a Semi-Structured Interview to Accompany the MTSS Fidelity of Implementation Rubric to Establish Building and District Priorities
Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:20am - 12:20pm PDT
Fountain 1
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The AIR MTSS Fidelity of Implementation Rubric (2025) provides a comprehensive view of a building’s MTSS framework. Washington AIMS faculty developed a semi-structured interview for facilitators to examine building-level implementation of essential components in ELA, math, and social-emotional/behavioral areas. This session provides participants with steps to facilitate interviews, reliably score, and prioritize next steps for implementation. Participants will receive access to a facilitator’s guide, interview template, example building and district reports, and a resource library.
Speakers
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William Rasplica

Executive Director, Learning Support Services (Retired), UW Bothell
Bill retired after 42 years working in the public schools of Illinois, Iowa and Washington State. Past positions include paraprofessional, special education teacher, principal, AEA special education consultant and district special education administrator. In Washington, Bill has been... Read More →
avatar for Susan Ruby

Susan Ruby

Susan is a nationally certified school psychologist and practiced in five states before working as a professor in School Psychology at Eastern Washington University. She recently retired as Professor Emeritus and looks forward to collaborating with districts and schools in their MTSS... Read More →
Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:20am - 12:20pm PDT
Fountain 1
  Leadership & Systems

11:20am PDT

NTAC Case Study utilizing the Systems Approach
Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:20am - 12:20pm PDT
Gala 2
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This interactive case study utilizes the NTAC Systems Approach to examine the behavioral background and life circumstances of an individual of concern. The presenter will use specific question prompts to engage the audience in discussion surrounding procedural considerations, opportunities for additional information gathering and assessment, and strategies for intervention and response.
Speakers
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Kristy Domingues

United States Secret Service
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Arlene Macias

National Threat Assessment Center, United States Secret Service
Shannon
Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:20am - 12:20pm PDT
Gala 2
  Safety & Threat Assessment

1:20pm PDT

What Actually Works: An exemplar district’s journey of Integrated MTSS and Universal Screening
Wednesday July 29, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
Gala 3
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District MTSS coaches and university partners co-present on successful implementation of integrated MTSS and universal screening. Presenters share lessons learned, implementation strategies, and partnership structures that supported sustainable screening practices aligned to district context and need.
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KL
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Mari Meador

School Mental Healther Coordinator, University of Washington
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Rayann Silva

School Mental Health Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator, University of Washington
Wednesday July 29, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
Gala 3
  Data & Assessment

1:20pm PDT

Implementing Inclusive Kindergarten Programming
Wednesday July 29, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
Fuji 1
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Learn about one school district's journey to ensure early learners with disabilities experience inclusive programming in preschool and kindergarten. Initiating a fully-inclusive kindergarten program (aptly named Developmentally Responsive Kindergarten) is complex and requires a balance of strategy and nuance. This session will discuss celebrations, challenges, and replicable systems to support your district’s journey to support early learners in a truly inclusive learning environment.
Speakers
avatar for Melissa Munson-Merritt

Melissa Munson-Merritt

Executive Director of Special Services, Bethel School District
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Amy Weaver

Bethel School District
Wednesday July 29, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
Fuji 1
  Early Learning

1:20pm PDT

From Classrooms to Communities – The Power of Gathering in Education
Wednesday July 29, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
Fountain 1
Feedback Survey
Priya Parker is helping us take a deeper look at how anyone can create collective meaning in modern life, one gathering at a time. Krista Tippett, host of the podcast On Being has called her “the voice of what it means to gather in this world we inhabit now.” She is a facilitator, strategic advisor, acclaimed author of THE ART OF GATHERING and the forthcoming book THE ART OF FIGHTING. Parker teaches regularly on her Substack GROUP LIFE and was the host of the New York Times podcast, Together Apart. Parker has spent 20 years helping leaders and communities have complicated conversations about community and identity and vision at moments of transition. She has spoken on the TED Main Stage, and her talks have been viewed over 3 million times. 
Speakers
avatar for Priya Parker

Priya Parker

Penguin Random House Speakers Bureau
Hi there! I’m Priya Parker. I’m a facilitator, strategic advisor, author, and life-long curious student.I believe everyone has the ability to gather well. I’m here to help you rethink and reimagine how we spend our time together and infuse it with creativity and meaning.
Wednesday July 29, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
Fountain 1
  General MTSS Practice

1:20pm PDT

MTSS from Scratch to Success: Empowering Educators, Students, and Families With a MTSS Success Story for the Virtual School
Wednesday July 29, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
Gala 1
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This professional development session explores how a virtual school designed and implemented a fully functioning Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) from the ground up. Participants will learn key structures, processes, and tools used to build a responsive system in a remote environment. The session highlights first-year successes, future plans, and practical strategies for data-driven decision making, intervention planning, and team collaboration to support all learners effectively in a virtual setting with actionable examples and templates.
Speakers
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Katherine Blair

Special Services Director, Valley School District
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Taylor Morgan

Intervention Specialist, Valley School District
Wednesday July 29, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
Gala 1
  Leadership & Systems

1:20pm PDT

Multi-Tiered System of Supports: A District Implementation Roadmap — An Evidence-Based Framework for Systemic School & District Improvement
Wednesday July 29, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
Orchard South
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MTSS/RTI is not a program you purchase — it is a systemic transformation in how districts think about students, data, and instruction. Drawing on two decades of peer-reviewed research and real-world district experience, this session walks participants through a three-phase, three-year implementation roadmap anchored in four non-negotiable components: a tiered continuum of supports, universal screening, progress monitoring, and data-based decision-making. Equity, family partnership, and lessons from Washington State's Last Mile Project are woven throughout.
Speakers
avatar for Cassie Martin

Cassie Martin

Executive Director of Special Education, OSPI
Dr. Cassie Martin is WA state’s Executive Director of Special Education at OSPI. For over 25 years, Cassie has dedicated her professional life and learning to equitable and inclusive education for students with disabilities in support of strong educational outcomes for all students... Read More →
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Tania May

Assistant Superintendent of Special Education, OSPI
Dr. Tania May is the Assistant Superintendent of Special Education for the Washington state Office of
Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). Her work is focused on collaborating with schools,
community partners, families, and students in support of improved outcomes for stude... Read More →
avatar for William Rasplica

William Rasplica

Executive Director, Learning Support Services (Retired), UW Bothell
Bill retired after 42 years working in the public schools of Illinois, Iowa and Washington State. Past positions include paraprofessional, special education teacher, principal, AEA special education consultant and district special education administrator. In Washington, Bill has been... Read More →
Wednesday July 29, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
Orchard South
  Leadership & Systems

1:20pm PDT

Both Ways In: Building MTSS That Works for Multilingual Learners — and Multilingual Services That Work Within MTSS
Wednesday July 29, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
Fuji 2
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Multilingual learners are over-referred to intervention and under-served within it. This session presents a district-tested framework with two orientations: applying MTSS principles within multilingual learner services to tier ELD support by need, and infusing multilingual expertise into every MTSS tier — from reading and math intervention to universal instruction. We also examine RTI accountability structures for linguistically informed decision-making. Participants leave with a replicable model and concrete next steps.
Speakers
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Kate Morin

Director of Multilingual Education, Mount Vernon School District

Wednesday July 29, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
Fuji 2
  Multilingual Learners

1:20pm PDT

Steps to Establish Insufficient Progress Using RTI for SLD Evaluations
Wednesday July 29, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
Orchard North
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This session will provide participants with the steps needed to select appropriate academic progress monitoring tools, establish baselines, set goals, and apply decision-making rules. The session will provide participants with tools they can use and examples of graphs and reports to summarize student progress.
Speakers
avatar for Susan Ruby

Susan Ruby

Susan is a nationally certified school psychologist and practiced in five states before working as a professor in School Psychology at Eastern Washington University. She recently retired as Professor Emeritus and looks forward to collaborating with districts and schools in their MTSS... Read More →
Wednesday July 29, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
Orchard North
  SEL & Mental Health

2:30pm PDT

Beyond Spreadsheets: Building MTSS Dashboards That Drive Action
Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Fountain 1
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Effective MTSS depends on clear and usable data, but many Washington districts struggle with fragmented information and inconsistent implementations. In this session, a Washington district shares how they use integrated MTSS dashboards to bring academic, behavioral, and attendance data into one place. Participants will explore practical strategies that support actionable team conversations based on real-time data, align with state priorities like assessment/SLD criteria, and improving early warning systems all to make more informed decisions across schools.
Speakers
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Chelsea Lane

Renaissance Learning
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Nick Pinzke

Renaissance Learning
Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Fountain 1
  Data & Assessment

2:30pm PDT

Aligning for Impact: Building an Integrated MTSS Approach in the Middle Grades
Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Golden Delicious
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This session shares lessons from implementing a district-wide, integrated MTSS approach through the lens of the middle grades. Participants will explore how we aligned PBIS, mental health, and academics to create safe, welcoming schools grounded in each student’s story, strengths, and needs. With a focus on growth of the “whole child”, we will highlight a systems approach that increases student outcomes. Participants will leave with actionable strategies to strengthen MTSS implementation in their schools.
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Wyeth Jessee

Superintendent, Shelton School District

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Mary K. Johnson

Principal at Olympic Middle School, Shelton School District
Mary Johnson is the principal of Olympic Middle School in Shelton, Washington, where she is committed to building systems that support the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success of every student. With more than 20 years in education, Mary has served in a variety of roles... Read More →
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Adrienne Minnery

Shelton School District

Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Golden Delicious
  Leadership & Systems

2:30pm PDT

From Consultation to Transformation: How District Partnerships Remove the Barriers That Disempower Students in MTSS
Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Red Delicious
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Most MTSS systems were designed to support students—yet too often, they continue to disempower those furthest from opportunity. Through a partnership with an elementary school in a Washington State district, this interactive session reveals how consultation can surface hidden barriers and transform Tier 1 practices. Participants will use a practical diagnostic tool to uncover inequities in their own systems and leave with a clear, actionable approach to build inclusive environments where every student can thrive.
Speakers
avatar for Britney Boyles

Britney Boyles

Senior Liberation Consultant, And Still We Rise
Consulting Coordinator and Senior Liberation Consultant at And Still We Rise, Britney Boyles is based in Washington State and was a public school educator for nearly a decade. As an administrator, Boyles centered the needs of those who are often unseen and amplified the voices of... Read More →
Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Red Delicious
  Leadership & Systems

2:30pm PDT

From Framework to Function: MTSS in Action for Small Schools
Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Fountain 2
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This session highlights how a small district moved MTSS from theory to fully functioning systems. Participants will see real structures for behavior, RTI, and SPED integration, including meeting processes, data use, and intervention cycles. We will share tools, templates, and team roles that support sustainability. Outcomes include increased staff clarity, improved intervention effectiveness, and stronger alignment between general and special education systems in a small school setting.
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Sarah Lewman

Special Services Director, Omak School District
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Nicole Roberts

SpEd Teacher, Omak School District
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Star Stone

Omak School District
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Brenda Worden

Omak School District
Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Fountain 2
  Leadership & Systems

2:30pm PDT

Tracing the Pathway to Violence: What Can Digital Leakage Reveal During a Threat Assessment?
Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Gala 2
Feedback Survey
Nearly 90% of today's threats are communicated digitally; therefore, an accurate assessment of risk cannot be determined without assessing a threat maker’s digital behavioral baseline. This training will highlight worrisome behaviors frequently identified by SST Threat Analysts on platforms like TikTok, Discord, Snapchat, and Telegram. Participants will further learn how to navigate and assess darker corners of the digital world, such as 4chan, Sanctioned Suicide, and Watchpeopledie.tv.
Speakers
avatar for Steven MacDonald

Steven MacDonald

Director of Training, Safer Schools Together
Steven joined Safer Schools Together (SST) as a Threat Analyst in 2019 after earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. As an Executive Director, he collaborates closely with SST’s CEO, Theresa Campbell, to design and implement training programs such as Behavioral and Digital... Read More →
Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Gala 2
  Safety & Threat Assessment

2:30pm PDT

Bringing Psychology to School Psychology in Washington
Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Fuji 3
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The progression to MTSS provides needed opportunity for school psychologists in Washington to step beyond the IEP Matrix. As school-based mental health experts, we should be ready and willing to provide prevention (SEL), intervention (psycho-education), and services (counseling) in support of students and schools. Let's return to our roots and meet increasing needs!
Speakers
LB
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Amy Cannava

Lead School Psychologist, Rainstorms to Rainbows
Amy Cannava is an east coast transplant trying to both remember and forget the Seattle Stare. As a veteran Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) of 25++ years who remembers RtI's attempt to eradicate the archaic discrepancy model and improve academic achievement through... Read More →
Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Fuji 3
  SEL & Mental Health

2:30pm PDT

Investing in Prevention: Special Education Resources to Strengthen MTSS Implementation
Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Orchard South
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Speakers
avatar for Cassie Martin

Cassie Martin

Executive Director of Special Education, OSPI
Dr. Cassie Martin is WA state’s Executive Director of Special Education at OSPI. For over 25 years, Cassie has dedicated her professional life and learning to equitable and inclusive education for students with disabilities in support of strong educational outcomes for all students... Read More →
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Tania May

Assistant Superintendent of Special Education, OSPI
Dr. Tania May is the Assistant Superintendent of Special Education for the Washington state Office of
Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). Her work is focused on collaborating with schools,
community partners, families, and students in support of improved outcomes for stude... Read More →
Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Orchard South
  Special Education

2:30pm PDT

It’s Not Won’t—It’s EF: Rethinking Student Support Through an Executive Function Lens
Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Fountain 3
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When students struggle in MTSS, we often assume a motivation problem—but executive function (EF) may be the missing link. This session helps educators shift from compliance-based thinking to skill-based support by identifying EF barriers. Participants will gain a clear framework and practical strategies to improve student engagement, reduce frustration, and increase independence across classroom and intervention settings.
Speakers
avatar for Shana Anders

Shana Anders

Pediatric PT & Executive Function Consultant, NEST Collective
Shana Anders, PT, DPT is a school-based pediatric physical therapist with a passion for helping educators, families, and students make sense of challenges that are often misunderstood as motivation, behavior, or effort. Her work is shaped by both professional experience and life within... Read More →
Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Fountain 3
  Special Education

2:30pm PDT

The Road to 2028!
Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Orchard North
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This session explores the intentional steps taken to prepare our region for the sunset of the discrepancy model and the shift toward an RTI-based diagnosis for Specific Learning Disabilities. Participants will hear our story of how we mapped out the next few years, including key resources and professional development opportunities that supported this transition. Attendees will leave with practical ideas and tools to guide their own district's internal planning ahead of the 2028 deadline.
Speakers
avatar for Susan Ruby

Susan Ruby

Susan is a nationally certified school psychologist and practiced in five states before working as a professor in School Psychology at Eastern Washington University. She recently retired as Professor Emeritus and looks forward to collaborating with districts and schools in their MTSS... Read More →
avatar for Amber Targus

Amber Targus

Capital Region ESD 113
Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Orchard North
  Special Education

3:40pm PDT

Sustaining Student Presence: Strategies for Keeping Learners in the Classroom
Wednesday July 29, 2026 3:40pm - 4:40pm PDT
Orchard North
Feedback Survey
Grounded in MTSS, inclusive practices, and trauma-informed approaches, this workshop emphasizes prevention over reaction. This session focuses on practical, evidence-based strategies that reduce student removal from instruction and increase meaningful time in the classroom. Participants will examine the root causes of exclusionary practices—ranging from unmet behavioral and academic needs to systems-level barriers—and explore how to proactively design environments that support engagement, regulation, and access for all learners. By the end of the session, participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how to sustain student presence, reduce reliance on exclusionary discipline, and create classroom conditions where students remain engaged, supported, and learning.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Sara Paul

Dr. Sara Paul

Program Supervisor - Students Served in Nontraditional Settings, OSPI
Wednesday July 29, 2026 3:40pm - 4:40pm PDT
Orchard North
  Behavior & PBIS

3:40pm PDT

Beyond the Rainbow: Tiered Supports for LGBTQIA+ Youth
Wednesday July 29, 2026 3:40pm - 4:40pm PDT
Fuji 3
Feedback Survey
Schools have an ethical responsibility to meet the needs of LGBTQIA+ youth which goes beyond a GSA. This session will provide guidance for meeting the needs of LGBTQIA+ students using an affirming framework, empowering educators with the knowledge, skills, and attitude needed to do so. Interventions and resources are recommended in a subdivided, tiered framework addressing essential elements in inclusive school environments including culture, climate, curriculum, and counseling.
Speakers
avatar for Amy Cannava

Amy Cannava

Lead School Psychologist, Rainstorms to Rainbows
Amy Cannava is an east coast transplant trying to both remember and forget the Seattle Stare. As a veteran Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) of 25++ years who remembers RtI's attempt to eradicate the archaic discrepancy model and improve academic achievement through... Read More →
Wednesday July 29, 2026 3:40pm - 4:40pm PDT
Fuji 3
  Equity & Inclusion

3:40pm PDT

What's New & What's Next for IPTN
Wednesday July 29, 2026 3:40pm - 4:40pm PDT
Fuji 2
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Speakers
avatar for Jaimee Kidder

Jaimee Kidder

Special Education Program Supervisor, OSPI

avatar for Amy Vaughn
Wednesday July 29, 2026 3:40pm - 4:40pm PDT
Fuji 2
  Equity & Inclusion

3:40pm PDT

How DOES a Learning Disability Show Up in Math?
Wednesday July 29, 2026 3:40pm - 4:40pm PDT
Gala 1
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This session will explore the use of math learning progressions centered on foundation PreK–12 math standards to support the RTI process of identifying learning disabilities in math. Examples will be shared of formative assessments that surface student thinking to more deeply identify a student’s math learning challenge. Participants will receive practical tools and evidence-based math intervention strategies that support both intensive math interventions as well as classroom and small group instruction.
Speakers
avatar for Anne Gallagher

Anne Gallagher

Wenatchee School District

Wednesday July 29, 2026 3:40pm - 4:40pm PDT
Gala 1
  General MTSS Practice

3:40pm PDT

From Talk to Traction: Leading MTSS Implementation That Actually Gets Done
Wednesday July 29, 2026 3:40pm - 4:40pm PDT
Gala 3
Feedback Survey
Does your team spend time talking about MTSS without seeing meaningful progress? This session focuses on moving MTSS from discussion to action using practical project management strategies. Participants will explore tools such as project charters, RACI matrices, communication plans, and structured team routines to clarify roles, set priorities, and sustain momentum. With an emphasis on equity, participants will leave with concrete strategies and ready-to-use tools to ensure MTSS efforts translate into consistent, systemwide implementation.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Hannah Gbenro

Dr. Hannah Gbenro

Chief Operations Officer, Dynamic Education Consulting & Solutions

Wednesday July 29, 2026 3:40pm - 4:40pm PDT
Gala 3
  Leadership & Systems
 

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