MTSS Integrated Conference 25

Integrated Multi-tiered Systems of Support represent a sea-change in education toward differentiated, equitable, and strengths-based learning environments for all students--especially for students with developmental and learning differences—and depend on school district central office support for their success at scale. But what kind of support? And what does it take for central offices to provide it for every school every day?

Speakers

Meredith Honig

Professor and Director, College of Education, University of Washington

Wednesday July 30, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am PDT
Grand Apple Ballroom 121 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801

Include Inspire Innovate

Target Audience Elementary, Secondary, District
Experience Foundational, Developing, Proficient

10:45am PDT

Leveraging Micro-Fidelity Strategies to Improve MTSS Structures

Wednesday July 30, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm PDT

Gala 3

Schools implementing MTSS are likely familiar with fidelity tools such as the Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TFI) for PBIS or the District Systems Fidelity Inventory (DSFI), but how are schools leveraging micro-fidelity strategies to improve MTSS structures? This presentation introduces 5 high leverage elements for anchoring an efficient and sustainable MTSS across all schools. Participants will be provided with examples of how other districts have developed these elements AND they will gain examples of the unique fidelity measures used to maintain high levels of implementation.

Speakers

Dawn Henry

Collaborative Learning Solutions

Wednesday July 30, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm PDT
Gala 3

Target Audience Elementary, Secondary, District
Experience Proficient

1:00pm PDT

Working Smarter: Aligning MTSS for Equitable Discipline & Academic Gains

Wednesday July 30, 2025 1:00pm - 2:15pm PDT

Orchard North

Learn how three regional examples aligned their MTSS and reduced exclusionary discipline, improved attendance, perceptions of belonging, and reading.

We’ll share how each district approached alignment to fit their budget, goals, and timelines. We will also highlight the commonalities, and the site-based adjustments that were necessary to fit each community: large, diverse AK district, a small, rural CA district, and mid-size, suburban OR district.

Speakers

Jessica Swain-Bradway

Executive Director, Northwest PBIS Network

Dr. Jessica Swain-Bradway is the Executive Director for the Northwest Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Network (NWPBIS). She has expertise in organizing social-emotional-behaviors supports and mental health integration at the district, school, and classroom level. In... Read More →

Wednesday July 30, 2025 1:00pm - 2:15pm PDT
Orchard North

Target Audience District
Experience Developing, Proficient

1:00pm PDT

Tier 3 for ME? Yes Please!

Wednesday July 30, 2025 1:00pm - 2:15pm PDT

Fuji 1

Have you ever been so exhausted within your classroom that you felt in need of your own tier three interventions? Join us for a bit of fun as we share quick and easy classroom strategies that keep students thinking, put time back into your day, and a smile on your face.

Speakers

Sara Paul

Program Supervisor, OSPI

Wednesday July 30, 2025 1:00pm - 2:15pm PDT
Fuji 1

Target Audience Elementary, Secondary
Experience Developing, Foundational, Proficient

1:00pm PDT

Beyond the Surface: The Deep Work of Systems Change in Education

Wednesday July 30, 2025 1:00pm - 2:15pm PDT

Gala 1

Lasting change doesn’t come from adding new programs; it comes from changing the systems that hold persistent challenges in place. This interactive session explores how the Six Conditions for Systems Change (Kania et al., 2018) align with MTSS implementation when guided by Implementation and Improvement Science. Participants will examine the “water” beneath school systems and engage in practical strategies to shift policies, practices, power dynamics, and mental models for sustainable transformation.

Speakers

Brandon Riddle

Assistant Director of Student Support, Educational Service District 105

Brandon is committed to advancing educational equity by coaching and training evidence-based strategies and frameworks. With a solid background in Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), Interconnected Systems Framework (ISF), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS... Read More →

Wednesday July 30, 2025 1:00pm - 2:15pm PDT
Gala 1

Inspire

Target Audience District
Experience Proficient

2:30pm PDT

Mathematical Fluency: Building Bridges not Barriers!

Wednesday July 30, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

Fuji 2/3

In this session participants will learn what fluency is (and is not) in mathematics through carefully curated fluency routines, games and robust discourse. If you are interested in walking away with resources to put into use in K-5 classrooms that will support students growing their fluency in mathematics, this is the session for you!

Speakers

Debra Kowalkowski

Regional Mathematics Coordinator, NorthEast Washington Educational Service District 101

An enthusiastic math educator and learner, Debra coordinates and facilitates math learning for administrators, teachers, parents, community members, and PK-MS students. Her work as a Regional Math Coordinator for Northeast Washington Educational Service District (NEWESD 101) focuses... Read More →

Wednesday July 30, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Fuji 2/3

Target Audience Elementary
Experience Developing, Foundational, Proficient

2:30pm PDT

Proactive vs. Reactive: Remagining Tier 1 through Universal Screening and a Holistic Wellness Lens

Wednesday July 30, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

Orchard South

Traditional MTSS approaches rely heavily on academic, attendance, and discipline data—focusing supports around crisis and points of failure, rarely incorporating meaningful mental health data. This session highlights a partnership between King County and the Tahoma School District implementing universal mental health and substance use screening as part of a wider holistic wellness strategy in middle and high school, transforming a reactive, deficit-based model into one rooted in proactive wellness, student strengths, and authentic engagement.

Speakers

Sarah Michelle Leonard

School Based SBIRT Training Coordinator, King County DCHS

Gwendolyn Huete

Student Wellness Advocate

Wednesday July 30, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Orchard South

Target Audience Secondary, District
Experience Developing, Proficient

2:30pm PDT

Return Repair Reconnect: Building Meaningful Reintegration Pathways within MTSS

Wednesday July 30, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

Gala 3

What happens after a suspension, threat assessment, or crisis? This session focuses on student reintegration as a Tier 2/Tier 3 suppot within MTSS. Paticipants will explore how schools can create trauma-informed equity-driven reintegation practices that prioritize safety, belonging, and long-term success. Learn how to structure reintegration meetings, collaborate across roles, and build plans that repaire relationships and reconnect students to learning.

Speakers

Emily Bushouse

Behavior Inclusion Coach, North Central Educational Service District 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 →

Hunter McLeod

Threat Assessment Coordinator, North Central Educational Service District 171

Wednesday July 30, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Gala 3

Target Audience Elementary, Secondary
Experience Foundational, Proficient

2:30pm PDT

Screening, Detection & Diagnostics for Tier 2 and Tier 3 MTSS

Wednesday July 30, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

Gala 2

This session will help schools and districts to build a system for screening and detection of students who may be in need of Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports. We will also discuss diagnostic tools to help pinpoint the exact nature of students' needs once a need is detected. Attendees will see examples of how other schools and districts have built and carry out these processes.

Speakers

Dr. Lori Lynass

Senior Director for MTSS, Character Strong

Wednesday July 30, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Gala 2

Innovate Include

Target Audience District, Elementary, Secondary
Experience Developing, Foundational, Proficient

8:30am PDT

Beyond Inclusion: Building Communities of Belonging Together

Thursday July 31, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am PDT

Grand Apple Ballroom

Students learn best and flourish most when assured of their belonging. Yet, too many schools, workplaces, and communities still struggle to become places of widespread and meaningful inclusion for students with disabilities. In his presentation, Dr. Carter will share a powerful framework for reflecting upon and fostering belonging within our classrooms and schools. Together, we will explore the implications of this work on the ways we welcome, support, educate, and embrace students with disabilities.

Speakers

Erik Carter

Executive Director of the Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities, Baylor University

Dr. Erik Carter is the Luther Sweet Endowed Chair in Disabilities at Baylor University and Executive Director of the Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities. His research addresses strategies for supporting inclusion and belonging in school, work, community, and congregational... Read More →

Thursday July 31, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
Grand Apple Ballroom 121 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801

Include Inspire Innovate

Target Audience District, Elementary, Secondary
Experience Developing, Foundational, Proficient

10:15am PDT

Connect with a Technical Assistance Partner

Thursday July 31, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am PDT

Grand Apple Ballroom

The Inclusionary Practices Technical Assistance Network (IPTN) is a partnership among Washington’s Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), and statewide education, advocacy, and community organizations. Launched in 2023, it builds on earlier inclusion efforts to disrupt segregated systems and reduce disproportionality, with a specific focus on student experiencing the highest levels of exclusion - - students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and Black students with disabilities. Districts are invited to hear from these organizations to learn about the professional development and technical assistance they are providing and to hear more about grant funding available to partner with these TA providers. Dr. Cassie Martin, Executive Director of Special Education at OSPI will be there to answer questions and to describe the workings and outcomes of the IPTN.

To learn more about these technical assistance providers, please visit the IPTN website https://ospi.k12.wa.us/student-success/support-programs/inclusionary-practices-technical-assistance-network-iptn

Speakers

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 →

Thursday July 31, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
Grand Apple Ballroom 121 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801

Target Audience District, Elementary, Secondary
Experience Developing, Foundational, Proficient

10:15am PDT

Building Strong Foundations: Using Tier 1 Systems to Embed Tier 2 & 3 Supports in Elementary Schools

Thursday July 31, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am PDT

Gala 1

Speakers

Jen Carnahan

Instructional Coach, Whitman Elementary, Spokane Public Schools

Jody Schmidt

Principal, Whitman Elementary, Spokane Public Schools

Savannah Warrington

Intervention Coordinator, Whitman Elementary, Spokane Public Schools

Thursday July 31, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
Gala 1

Target Audience Elementary, District
Experience Developing, Foundational, Proficient

10:15am PDT

Working Smarter: Aligning MTSS for Equitable Discipline & Academic Gains

Thursday July 31, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am PDT

Orchard North

Learn how three regional examples aligned their MTSS and reduced exclusionary discipline, improved attendance, perceptions of belonging, and reading.

Speakers

Jessica Swain-Bradway

Executive Director, Northwest PBIS Network

Thursday July 31, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
Orchard North

Target Audience District
Experience Developing, Proficient

10:15am PDT

Transforming Behavioral Health Integration: A School Based Regional Model with ISF

Thursday July 31, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am PDT

Gala 2

This presentation highlights a model where school-based clinicians collaborate within schools througha regionalbehavioral health agency, using ISF and MTSS to integrate educational and mental health support. Participants will gain insights on team-based support, data-driven interventions, and sustaining successful, integrated behavioral health partnerships.

Speakers

Kelcey Schmitz

Director, Training and Technical Assistance UW SMART Center

Erica Mears

MTSS Coordinator, Educational Service District 105

Hello and thank you for your time! As an educator, I understand how precious our time can be both in and out of the classroom. I have been with the ESD for almost 4 years. I began my time with the agency serving in the Migrant Department and have recently switched roles and now... Read More →

Brandon Riddle

Assistant Director of Student Support, Educational Service District 105

Brian Ahern

MTSS Coordinator, Educational Service District 105

Rayann Silva

School Mental Health Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator, UW Smart Center

Thursday July 31, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
Gala 2

Innovate Include

Target Audience District
Experience Developing, Proficient

11:30am PDT

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Inclusive and Behavioral Health Collaboration

Thursday July 31, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT

Gala 1

The MASH model strengthens inclusive, trauma-assumed systems through interdisciplinary coaching. This session explores how MASH builds school, family, and agency partnerships to support students with behavioral health needs. Participants will learn how to shift mindsets from student “fixing” to adult capacity-building, create emotionally safe environments, and engage in systems-level problem-solving.

Speakers

Anna Troutman

MASH Director, North Central Educational Service District

Thursday July 31, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Gala 1

Target Audience District, Elementary, Secondary
Experience Developing, Proficient

11:30am PDT

Rooted in Research, Flourishing in Practice: Transforming Schools with AAC

Thursday July 31, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT

Fuji 1

A thriving AAC-affirming school is like a well-tended garden—rooted in beliefs, supported by training and policies, and nurtured through daily implementation by a community of educators, SLPs, paraeducators, administrators, and peers. This session offers actionable strategies to embed AAC across environments, foster peer inclusion, and sustain long-term change. Explore leadership-driven initiatives, tiered professional development, and classroom integration techniques to cultivate a communication-rich culture where all students blossom as communicators.

Speakers

Sarah Kinsella

SLP & AAC Specialis, Special Education Technology Center (SETC)

Sarah Kinsella is a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) passionate about empowering students with complex communication and learning needs through Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Holding a Master’s degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, Sarah has been... Read More →

Sara Ayars

SLP and Assistive Technology Specialist, Special Education Technology Center (SETC)

Sara is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Assistive Technology Specialist with the Special Education Technology Center, and an adjunct professor at Western Washington University. With 18 years of experience in public education, she specializes in Augmentative and Alternative Communication... Read More →

Thursday July 31, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Fuji 1

Target Audience District, Elementary
Experience Developing, Foundational, Proficient

1:30pm PDT

It Starts With Us

Thursday July 31, 2025 1:30pm - 3:00pm PDT

Grand Apple Ballroom

"While the pandemic may seem behind us, its effects continue to impact our
educational communities. Student behaviors are intense, staff needs are complex, and the gap
between surviving and thriving can feel insurmountable. Still, I am unwavering in my belief that
when we bring relationships and community to their hearts, we will strengthen our systems and
bring academic achievement and social/emotional competence to their minds. Working
together to heal the harms from the last several years will open the door for us to bring trust,
clarity, consistency, and, ultimately, improved outcomes to our schools."

Speakers

Ali Hearn

LCSW, Ali Hearn Coaching and Consulting

Ali Hearn, LCSW is a National keynote speaker, trainer, and coach whose mission is to shift mindsets and ignite fires within others to create sustainable change and impact. Throughout her career, she has worked with thousands of educators across the country, emphasizing the importance... Read More →

Thursday July 31, 2025 1:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
Grand Apple Ballroom 121 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801

Include Inspire Innovate

Target Audience Elementary, Secondary, District
Experience Developing, Foundational, Proficient

3:15pm PDT

Every Kid Deserves a Plot Twist! Engaging Students in Foster Care through MTSS

Thursday July 31, 2025 3:15pm - 4:30pm PDT

Golden Delicious

Students in foster care often face unique and significant challenges such as trauma, instability, and disrupted educational experiences, that can affect their academic, social, and emotional well-being. Comprehensive frameworks such as MTSS are the most effective way to address the diverse needs of these students. This session will explore how MTSS can be implemented specifically for students in foster care to ensure equitable access to education and provide educational stability.

Speakers

Stacey Klim

Foster Care Program Supervisor, OSPI

Thursday July 31, 2025 3:15pm - 4:30pm PDT
Golden Delicious

Target Audience District, Elementary, Secondary
Experience Developing, Foundational, Proficient

3:15pm PDT

Fostering Educational Equity Through Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Mental Health Screening

Thursday July 31, 2025 3:15pm - 4:30pm PDT

Gala 3

Exemplar districts will share how they've leveraged key partnerships to develop buy-in for universal screening. Participants will learn about how universal screening data can be used to promote education equity for all students. This session will demonstrate approaches that foster adults' cultural competence and an interconnected approach to enhancing comprehensive school mental health.

Speakers

Kelcey Schmitz

Director, Training and Technical Assistance UW SMART Center

Brandon Riddle

Assistant Director of Student Support, Educational Service District 105

Rayann Silva

School Mental Health Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator, UW Smart Center

Mari Meador

School Mental Healther Coordinator, UW Smart Center

Thursday July 31, 2025 3:15pm - 4:30pm PDT
Gala 3

Target Audience Elementary, Secondary, District
Experience Developing, Proficient

3:15pm PDT

Student Voice in Action: Shaping a Positive School Climate

Thursday July 31, 2025 3:15pm - 4:30pm PDT

Gala 1

As student behavior concerns and educator burnout rise, it’s time to reimagine support through student voice and agency within MTSS. This session highlights two transformative, student-centered approaches—Restorative Justice Centers (RJC) and student Equity Communities of Practice (ECOPs). Discover how these structures empower students to shape a more inclusive and supportive school climate. Join us for an engaging, solutions-driven conversation that repositions students as key partners in driving meaningful school change.

Speakers

Jon Eyler

Educational Consultant, Collaborative Learning Solutions

Dr. Jon Eyler is the founder and CEO of Collaborative Learning Solutions, an educational services and consulting firm specializing in culture and climate solutions. Jon’s work focuses on behavior, social/emotional wellness, restorative practices, data, equity, and integrated system... Read More →

Thursday July 31, 2025 3:15pm - 4:30pm PDT
Gala 1

Target Audience Secondary, District
Experience Developing, Proficient

3:15pm PDT

Q & A Roundtable Session

Thursday July 31, 2025 3:15pm - 4:30pm PDT

Grand Apple Ballroom

Join Ali Hearn for an interactive follow-up session to the Keynote! You’ll not only deepen your
understanding of Restorative Practices through real-time engagement but also have the
opportunity to ask questions, share insights, and explore practical strategies for implementation.
This is your chance to connect directly with Ali and gain clarity on how to make Restorative
Practices a meaningful part of your school community.

Speakers

Ali Hearn

LCSW, Ali Hearn Coaching and Consulting

Thursday July 31, 2025 3:15pm - 4:30pm PDT
Grand Apple Ballroom 121 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801

Target Audience District, Elementary, Secondary
Experience Developing, Foundational, Proficient

3:15pm PDT

Getting Ready for 2028: Alignment and Overview of MTSS Rubrics and their Role for Implementation

Thursday July 31, 2025 3:15pm - 4:30pm PDT

Orchard South

Multiple measures are available to support district and building leadership teams in evaluating MTSS implementation. This session provides an overview of the Center on MTSS Fidelity of Implementation Rubric (2025) and a recently developed interview, facilitator’s guide, and resource document funded by the Washington AIMS project. Participants will learn about the purpose, strengths, and challenges of multiple tools and will understand how the use of these measures can be combined for comprehensive school improvement efforts.

Speakers

Susan Ruby

AIMS Faculty, Eastern Washington University, UW Bothell

William Rasplica

Executive Director, Learning Support Services (Retired), University of Washington Bothell Goodlad Institute

Bill retired after 42 years working in the public schools of Illinois, Iowa and Washington State. Past positions include paraprofessional, special education teacher, principal, AEA special education consultant and district special education administrator. In Washington, Bill has been... Read More →

John Gallo

Assistant Professor, Gonzaga University

Thursday July 31, 2025 3:15pm - 4:30pm PDT
Orchard South

Inspire

Target Audience District, Elementary, Secondary
Experience Developing, Foundational, Proficient

8:30am PDT

Leadership Matters: MTSS, RTI for SLD Identification and the Last Mile to 2028

Friday August 1, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am PDT

Grand Apple Ballroom

This general session will present leadership capabilities for MTSS implementation.
The panel will react to the capabilities and describe and explore the steps they have taken and will have to take as they prepare their school districts to move away from an ability/achievement discrepancy model and begin implementation of RTI for Specific Learning Disability (SLD) identification by 2028. Listen to these Washington State school district leaders discuss this complex system change. We will have time for audience questions.

Moderators

William Rasplica

Executive Director, Learning Support Services (Retired), University of Washington Bothell Goodlad Institute

Speakers

Melissa Van Stratten

Director of Elementary Teaching, Learning, and Leadership, Mount Vernon School District

Assistant Principal, Madison Elementary

Fran McCarthy

ECSEL Faculty, UW Bothell

Fran has been in education as a teacher, school administrator, central office administrator, and ESD director for 37 years. She has a passion for equity in education with equitable access to learning for all. In her retirement she plans to continue on this journey. She is an avid... Read More →

Sara Rich

Assistant Superintendent, North Thurston School District

Lisa Fundane't

Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, South Kitsap School District

Rachel Dickson

Director of Student Services, Fife School District

Chloe Melton

Last Mile Faculty

Jer Argo

Executive Director of Equity and Achievement, White River School District

Bill Cheney

Director of Student Support and Prevention, Mount Vernon School District

Suzanne McKibbon

Assistant Superintendent, Deer Park School District

Friday August 1, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
Grand Apple Ballroom 121 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801

Innovate, Elementary, Secondary, District, Foundational, Developing, Proficient | Include, Elementary, Secondary, District, Foundational, Developing, Proficient | Inspire, Elementary, Secondary, District, Foundational, Developing, Proficient

Target Audience District, Elementary, Secondary
Experience Developing, Foundational, Proficient

10:15am PDT

Being Bilingual is a Superpower! Harnessing Multilingual Learners' Assets for Success

Friday August 1, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am PDT

Orchard South

Multilingual Learners bring rich linguistic assets to the classroom. In this session we will demonstrate strategies that can be used in all K-12 classrooms and in all tiers to harness these assets and build on students' home languages for academic success. Whether you speak another language or not, you can support students to use their bilingual superpowers!

Speakers

Katie Sperling

Multilingual Education Program Supervisor, OSPI

Katie Sperling, MIT - Multilingual Program Supervisor – OSPI Katie Sperling is a passionate advocate for Multilingual Education. She has taught in and led K-12 language development programs on the East and West sides of Washington State for the past 24 years.

Dr. Patricia Venegas-Weber

Dual Language Program Supervisor, OSPI

Dr. Patricia Venega-Weber is a former ESL, Bilingual and Reading Specialist teacher with over 20 years of experience. She has a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, specializing in Bilingual Education. She has also worked as an English/Spanish... Read More →

Kristin Percy Calaff

Director, Multilingual Education, OSPI

Dr. Kristin Percy Calaff is the Executive Director of Multilingual & Migrant Education for the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. She has over 30 years of experience as a dual language teacher, principal, district administrator, adjunct professor, and state... Read More →

Friday August 1, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
Orchard South

Target Audience Elementary, Secondary
Experience Developing, Foundational, Proficient

10:15am PDT

Theory Can Only Take You So Far: Building A System of Instructional Practices

Friday August 1, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am PDT

Fuji 1

Educators are incredible, but disjointed systems and initiative fatigue can undermine their impact, and diverse learning needs in our communities demand instructional agility. It’s time we empower educators with the tools they deserve to drive lasting instructional growth. This session introduces a coherent classroom instructional system of Tier 1 and Tier II classroom strategies, supported by research, data, and AI, to help every teacher build optimal classroom learning conditions that any MTSS must include.

Speakers

Jaime Bertran

Patrick Mongrain

Instructional Practices Coordinator

Friday August 1, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
Fuji 1

Target Audience District, Elementary, Secondary
Experience Developing, Foundational, Proficient

10:15am PDT

The Road to 2028: An Overview of the Last Mile Project to Support RtI Implementation

Friday August 1, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am PDT

Golden Delicious

This presentation will provide an overview of the 2028 shift in Specific Learning Disability eligibility guidelines, provide an overview of the Last Mile project (an OSPI funded partnership with the University of Washington Bothell), and offer action steps for districts to take in preparation for the upcoming change in eligibility guidelines including access to the Last Mile RtI Implementation Rubric. A Last Mile district administrator partner will also offer insights into this work from the district perspective.

Speakers

Melissa Van Stratten

Director of Elementary Teaching, Learning, and Leadership, Mount Vernon School District

Assistant Principal, Madison Elementary

Fran McCarthy

ECSEL Faculty, UW Bothell

William Rasplica

Executive Director, Learning Support Services (Retired), University of Washington Bothell Goodlad Institute

Chloe Melton

Last Mile Faculty

Friday August 1, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
Golden Delicious

Inspire

Target Audience District, Elementary, Secondary
Experience Developing, Proficient

11:30am PDT

Building Equitable Classrooms: Adaptive Leadership, UDL, and Real-World Solutions

Friday August 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT

Gala 3

Creating inclusive classrooms takes more than intention — it requires practical tools, adaptive leadership, and systemic change. Designed for educators ready to lead change, this session brings together a specialist, administrator, and teacher perspective to share strategies for accommodating diverse learners through UDL, MTSS, and equity-centered technical assistance. Explore real-world examples, coaching tips, and innovative tools like AI. Be the first to preview new 2025–26 learning opportunities focused on communication, literacy, leadership, and sustainable inclusion.

Speakers