Hello!
We are the Innovations in Education Conference Committee
Our History
Innovations began as a conference “For Doers, By Doers.”
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The “doing” in this case referred to implementing Response to Intervention (RtI) concepts. At its inception, RtI was focused on the individual student and that student’s response to instruction and intervention.
The advent of universal screening, influenced our ability to efficiently identify students, and their needs. It created the opportunity to think more systemically about our instructional delivery systems and to apply RtI concepts across the educational cascade.
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This application is what is known today as a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
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It is a framework for addressing the needs of each and every student through the use of universal screening, leadership teams, data-both student and implementation data for decision making in a continuous improvement framework, evidence based instructional practices that are organized across multiple tiers-universal for all students, secondary intervention for some students, and intensive supports for a few students.
Our Presenters & AttendeesÂ
Learn directly from people who are implementing MTSS.
Our attendees range from those with the longest-standing experience implementing RtI/MTSS in practice to those just starting their implementation learning. Wherever you are in your journey, MTSS Innovations Conference is right for you! Â
6 Habits of High Impact MTSS
This is our 29th year of offering the Annual Innovations Conference supporting research to practice! Over these years, components of MTSS have been researched, and implementation has expanded across the educational cascade from Preschool through High School. Seminal writings have influenced implementation of MTSS, including Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) Response to Intervention (RtI), the Science of Reading and Implementation Science.
 This year we will be looking closely at 6 habits that we believe are essential to effective implementation of MTSS. As always, research will be shared along with practical advice from doers with a wealth of experience! We are looking forward to welcoming you to this years Annual Innovations Conference!
Our Ultimate Goal
Support the collective learning of all who participate
Every educator’s experience is a valuable part of that goal. Thank you for your interest and commitment to all children.
We wish you well in your efforts to implement MTSS!Â
The Innovations Conference Planning Committee,
Judy Elliott, Margie McGlinchey, Dawn Miller, Pam Radford, and Stephanie Stollar
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