MTSS Integrated Conference '26: Full Schedule

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10:10am PDT

Math Fluency: A Critical Practice Across All Tiers of Support

Wednesday July 29, 2026 10:10am - 11:10am PDT

The words, flexible, efficient, and accurate now appear in the revised Washington Math Standards and are used to define fluency in mathematics. This shift calls for moving instruction away from memorizing facts toward strategies that build true fluency for students K-12. We will learn about high leverage strategies for solving problems that transfer across grade levels, support access for diverse learners, and could be leveraged across all layers of support.

Speakers

Tina Mott

Regional Math Coordinator, Northwest Educational Service District 189

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Wednesday July 29, 2026 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
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General MTSS Practice

Target Audience Principals, Teachers, MTSS Coach/Specialists
Experience Foundational, Developing
Grade Band Elementary, Secondary, District-wide

10:10am PDT

The Next Chapter

Wednesday July 29, 2026 10:10am - 11:10am PDT

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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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Glenna Gallo

Wednesday July 29, 2026 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
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General MTSS Practice

Target Audience Principals, Teachers, MTSS Coach/Specialists, District Administration
Experience Foundational, Developing, Proficient
Grade Band District-wide

1:20pm PDT

Beyond Substitutions: Making Core Science and Social Studies Accessible for All

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

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Core MTSS instruction includes Science and Social Studies for all. This session introduces the updated "Reaching Every Learner" framework, designed to eliminate course substitutions by making grade-level standards accessible to all learners. Educators will learn co-planning strategies to engage diverse learners, including those taking the WA-AIM, in rigorous content. Participants will gain practical, barrier-free techniques to ensure every student meaningfully accesses the full breadth of the general education curriculum, regardless of support needs.

Speakers

Jessica Bowman

Assistant Director, TIES Center

Wednesday July 29, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
Red Delicious

General MTSS Practice

Target Audience Principals, Teachers, District Administration
Experience Developing
Grade Band District-wide

1:20pm PDT

From Classrooms to Communities – The Power of Gathering in Education

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

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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

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

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

2:30pm PDT

Building effective MTSS for small schools and districts

Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

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Small schools and districts face unique challenges when it comes to the design and implementation of effective multi-tiered systems of support. Learn from two leaders who made targeted changes to their school's interventions through the use of collective responsibility and inquiry to improve outcomes for their students.

Speakers

Ana Farias

Ocosta School District

Brittany Madding

Director of Teaching and Learning, Ocosta School District

Brittany has spent the last decade working in education, first as an elementary teacher, then an instructional coach, and currently as a director of Teaching and Learning. She holds an MA in instructional design and another in educational leadership.

Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
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General MTSS Practice

Target Audience Principals, Teachers, MTSS Coach/Specialists, District Administration
Experience Foundational, Developing
Grade Band Elementary, District-wide

3:40pm PDT

How DOES a Learning Disability Show Up in Math?

Wednesday July 29, 2026 3:40pm - 4:40pm PDT

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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

Anne Gallagher

Wenatchee School District

Wednesday July 29, 2026 3:40pm - 4:40pm 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

10:40am PDT

Tier 1 for Every Learner: Practical Tools for Comprehensive Inclusive Education

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

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High-quality MTSS requires that Tier 1 instruction is accessible to every learner. This session introduces the Comprehensive Inclusive Education tools that empower IEP teams to bridge the gap between specialized instruction and core curricula. Participants will explore the CIE framework, ensuring IEP goals drive meaningful participation in general education. Attendees will leave with role-specific resources to strengthen team collaboration and improve Tier 1 access and outcomes for students.

Speakers

Jessica Bowman

Assistant Director, TIES Center

Jennifer Sommerness

Research Associate, Other

Jennifer Sommerness is a distinguished educator and researcher at the TIES Center at the University of Minnesota. She is known for her dedication to inclusive education, student success, and educational equity. Jennifer has played a leading role in advancing inclusive education, partnering... Read More →

Thursday July 30, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am PDT
Fountain 2

General MTSS Practice

Target Audience Principals, Teachers, Special Education Directors, District Administration
Experience Developing
Grade Band District-wide

12:40pm PDT

Leading Systems Change Within Math RTI

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

Golden Delicious

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Implementing change initiatives is never easy. This session will introduce the use of systems thinking tools and resources to create a greater alignment of your math intervention system to a non-discrepancy model. Practical tools and strategies will be introduced, such as the Connection Circle and the Habits of a Systems Thinker, to identify important steps towards the transition of identifying those with learning disabilities in math and implementing assessments that surface student thinking to support strategic and targeted interventions.

Speakers

Anne Gallagher

Wenatchee School District

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

General MTSS Practice

12:40pm PDT

MTSS FUNdamentals: The Starter Pack

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

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If you've ever felt overwhelmed by where to start with MTSS or how all the pieces fit together, this session is for you. We'll unpack the essentials of the WA-MTSS framework in a way that's clear, practical, and immediately useful - no jargon, no guesswork. Whether you're new to MTSS or looking to strengthen your foundation, you'll gain confidence to take your next steps in MTSS implementation with purpose.

Speakers

Dr. Tori Hazelton

Regional MTSS Implementation Specialist, PSESD 121

Through my work at Puget ESD I have opportunities to support numerous incredible districts and schools in their MTSS implementation. It has been amazing watching each district and school find their own way and build their MTSS path.

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

12:40pm PDT

Your MTSS Roadmap: A Strategic Planning Session for School Teams

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

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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

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