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Wednesday, July 29
 

10:10am PDT

Autism: Advocacy is Unconditional. Tier 2 support for social skill intergration in all class settings
Wednesday July 29, 2026 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Red Delicious
Tier 2 Support for Secondary Students with Autism. Social Skill Foundations of Support across all classrooms based on sociocultural theory, integrating social skills in general education classrooms, recognizing autistic features in classrooms, using evidence-based practices, and creating a classroom and school wide culture of equity. (My Ph.D. dissertation qualitative research)
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Kyrin Gregory Ph.D.

Dr. Kyrin Gregory Ph.D.

Autism Inclusion Special Education, Kennewick School District
Students with autism don't just need passive acceptance disguised as compassion-they need relevant teaching tools, safe space, school-wide cultures of diverse engagement, direct guidance, and naturalistic opportunities to grow socially. Inclusion teachers and all relative school personnel... Read More →
Wednesday July 29, 2026 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Red Delicious
  Special Education

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

Eligibility Is Not Enough: Aligning MTSS Data with the ‘Need for Special Education’ Requirement
Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:20am - 12:20pm PDT
Orchard South
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Eligibility determinations under IDEA require more than identifying a disability—they demand a legally sound analysis of whether a student needs special education. This session examines the often-misunderstood “second prong” and its connection to MTSS. Participants will learn how to use MTSS data to distinguish between students supported in general education and those requiring specialized instruction, avoid common legal pitfalls, and strengthen documentation and decision-making to ensure consistent, equitable, and defensible eligibility outcomes.
Speakers
avatar for Howard Fulfrost

Howard Fulfrost

Partner, Other
Howard Fulfrost represents school districts, county offices of education and special education local plan areas in all aspects
of special education law. Howard’s ability to facilitate fair and effective negotiations brings administrators and families together to attain the best outcomes possible. Howard is known for his experience in the area of local educational agencies’ obligations to students with... Read More →
Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:20am - 12:20pm PDT
Orchard South
  Special Education

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 →
avatar for Tania May

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
 
Thursday, July 30
 

12:40pm PDT

Where Teams and Data Drive MTSS
Thursday July 30, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm PDT
Orchard North
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See MTSS in action—where systems meet impact. Learn how South Kitsap School District and one of its elementary schools are bringing MTSS to life through strong teaming, cycles of evidence-based practices, and intentional data use. Discover how this work is driving measurable outcomes for students and staff. Walk away with real examples, proven strategies, and momentum-building ideas you can use right away.
Speakers
J

Jamie

Principal, South Kitsap School District
K

Kristi

South Kitsap School District
JD

Jamie Del Palacio

Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, South Kitsap School District
AS

Aimee Sanford

Teacher, South Kitsap School District
Thursday July 30, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm PDT
Orchard North
  Special Education
 

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