with Dr. Sharon Azar
Dates: October 21, 28
Time: 9:00-12:00 (Saturday mornings)
Target Audience: K-12 (administrators, curriculum specialists, general education staff, special education staff)
No cost – Sponsored by the MTSS Refresh Project
One optional university credit: $164
Many educators consider a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) to be a framework that’s only applicable to a general education setting, while Individual Education Plans (IEPs) are reserved for special education settings. But is this actually the case? Do MTSS and special education go together? Is there an important connection between them?
In this webinar series, we will discuss how MTSS fits into both general and special education settings. We will also explore how MTSS can and should be used by all students—even/especially those with learning disabilities.
Objectives:
- Understand the fluid intersection between MTSS and special education
- Define the need for special educators to be involved in the MTSS planning process
- Highlight key structures to leverage in a strong tiered system
- Offer descriptions of inclusion and inclusive practice within the MTSS framework
- Articulate co-teaching as a model that supports the intersection of MTSS and Special Education
- Offer extensions for staff who want to explore these concepts further
Sharon Azar Ph.D is a nationally known teacher, trainer, systems change consultant, and inclusive education advocate. Sharon has been a teacher in both general education and special education. She has also served in many leadership roles in education including Director of Special Education and Director of Curriculum and Instruction. Sharon is actively involved in teacher education and inclusive education/RTI endeavors. You will enjoy her humorous approach in tackling difficult conversations that guide change. Her practical approach, along with her desire to provide teachers with strategies to support ALL students result in positive change for the districts she serves.