MTSS Integrated Conference '26: Full Schedule

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10:40am PDT

Making MTSS Work: Building a System That Supports Every Student

Thursday July 30, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am PDT

Learn how a district operationalized MTSS to create consistent, high-quality instruction and targeted supports across all schools. This session highlights practical structures, including use of the AIR MTSS Fidelity Rubric, building-level interviews, and data-informed decision-making to strengthen Tier 1 and align teams. Participants will leave equipped with actionable tools and strategies to critically examine their systems, surface strengths, address gaps, and take purposeful next steps to accelerate their MTSS implementation.

Speakers

Glenn Johnson

Superintendent, Cashmere School District

Linda McKay

Deputy Superintendent, NCESD 171

Each of Washington’s nine Educational Service Districts (ESDs) provides essential local services, responsive to their region’s communities. Together, they form a network that leverages each other’s strengths, and supports all students and schools statewide.

OSPI and ESD superintendents represented within the Association of Educational Service Districts (AESD) have agreed to commit to establishing and maintaining the OSPI/AESD partnership. They are working together to realize an open and coordinated system focused on shared statewide... Read More →

Thursday July 30, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am PDT
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Data & Assessment

Target Audience MTSS Coach/Specialists, Special Education Directors, District Administration
Experience Developing, Proficient
Grade Band District-wide

12:40pm PDT

Your MTSS Roadmap: A Strategic Planning Session for School Teams

Thursday July 30, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm PDT

Fountain 1

Feedback Survey

MTSS works best when teams plan together. Bring your team to this collaborative workshop where you will conduct a self-assessment of current MTSS practices, explore implementation barriers through root cause analysis, and use structured planning time to identify intentional next steps. Whether your team is building, strengthening, or refining MTSS practices, this session provides structured time to reflect, problem-solve, and plan next steps together.

Speakers

Emily Bushouse

Behavior Inclusion Coach, NCESD 171

Emily is originally from Michigan where she earned her Educational Specialist degree in school psychology. She has worked in Michigan, Oregon, Arizona, and Washington in public school, university, and residential settings, serving students with special needs from preK through university... Read More →

Thursday July 30, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm PDT
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General MTSS Practice

Target Audience Principals, Teachers, MTSS Coach/Specialists, School Psychologists, Special Education Directors, District Administration
Experience Foundational, Developing, Proficient
Grade Band Elementary, Secondary, District-wide

1:50pm PDT

Integrating ELA and Math interventions: One middle school's approach

Thursday July 30, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT

Fountain 1

Finding ways to integrate ELA and Math intervention has never been more important. Tenino Middle took on the challenge of finding how to provide timely and effective intervention. We will discuss how our school analyzed the issue, and developed a system that is showing both growth and student engagement.

Speakers

Amanda Jewell

Assistant Superintendent, Tenino School District

Rand Hodgson

Principal, Tenino School District

Thursday July 30, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
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MTSS Integrated Conference '26

10:40am PDT

Glenn Johnson

Linda McKay

12:40pm PDT

Emily Bushouse

1:50pm PDT

Amanda Jewell

Rand Hodgson

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