MTSS Integrated Conference 25: Full Schedule

10:45am PDT

Innovate, Include, and Inspire: Culturally Responsive Practices for Multilingual Learners

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

This presentation provides strategies for implementing a culturally and linguistically responsive (CLR) mindset and skillset in serving multilingual learners (MLs) using the ML Statewide Strategic Plan. The tools and materials shared help participants understand the critical role of culturally responsive practices to eliminate opportunity gaps and to prepare MLs for college, career, and life by supporting their identity through whole child education and achieving academic excellence.

Speakers

Virginia Morales

Assistant Director, OSPI

Virginia Morales is the Assistant Director of Multilingual Education at OSPI. Virginia has over 20 years of experience working with multilingual learners as an educator in California, Wisconsin, and Washington. Previously, Virginia was a Professional Learning Specialist with WIDA... Read More →

Kadriye El-Atwani

Program Supervisor, OSPI

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

Inspire

Target Audience Elementary, Secondary, District
Experience Developing

1:00pm PDT

Working Smarter: Aligning MTSS for Equitable Discipline & Academic Gains

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

Orchard North

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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

Include

Target Audience District
Experience Developing, Proficient

2:30pm PDT

Strong Tier 1 Structures and Systems IS the Foundation for all Inclusion Work: A Closer Look at One of the Newest Demosites, Lowell Elementary in Seattle Public Schools

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

Orchard North

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Inclusion and MTSS are often framed as separate initiatives. In this session, we explore their interconnectedness as the foundation of strong tier 1 structures and systems promotes rigorous and meaningful inclusive practices for all learners. Lowell’s commitments to centering multilingual learners and students with IEPs drives: the creative and strategic use of adults in flexible service delivery, embedding SDI in the general education setting, and building and sustaining collaborative structures.

Speakers

Rebecca Ray

Inclusion Specialist, University of Washington Haring Center

I am a former ESL and special education teacher (but always a teacher at heart! I've been 'playing school' since I was a preschooler....) turned graduate student. My research interests are largely inspired by my former students, their families, and my experiences as a teacher and... Read More →

Chelsea Dzedzic

Principal, Seattle Public Schools

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

Include

Target Audience Elementary
Experience Developing, Foundational

10:15am PDT

Working Smarter: Aligning MTSS for Equitable Discipline & Academic Gains

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

Orchard North

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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

Include

Target Audience District
Experience Developing, Proficient

11:30am PDT

Learn how South Kitsap School District is building on intentional Tier 1 work to address academics, attendance, and behavior using an integrated tiered intervention process.

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

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Discover how South Kitsap School District is strengthening Tier 1 practices and leaning into Tier 2 standard protocols in reading, math, and behavior through an integrated, districtwide intervention system. Learn how early adopters are leading implementation, supported by intentional collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and aligned supports to drive improved outcomes for all students.

Speakers

Erynn Fletcher

Instructional Specialist, South Kitsap School Distrit

Lisa Fundane't

Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, South Kitsap School District

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

Target Audience Elementary, District
Experience Developing

3:15pm PDT

One Inclusive Classroom, Many Pathways: Standards-Based Instruction for All Learners, Including Those Who Take the WA-AIM

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

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Inclusionary classroom practice requires barrier-free instruction that is accessible and meaningful to all learners, including students who may take the general or alternate assessment (WA-AIM). This presentation demonstrates how general and special educators can plan curricular units based on grade-level standards in inclusive classrooms with diverse learners. Participants will walk away with ready-to-use techniques for rigorous and barrier-free instruction that meaningfully engages every student, including those who take the alternate assessment.

Speakers

Jennifer Sommerness

Research Associate, TIES Center

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 and student success, with a profound commitment to educational equity. Jennifer has played a role in shaping the... Read More →

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

Include

Target Audience Elementary, Secondary
Experience Developing

10:15am PDT

Leveraging Dispute Resolution to Enhance Equitable Systems

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

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This presentation will explore recent trends in dispute resolution, highlighting issues around medical diagnosis and autism and bullying and FAPE, to highlight proactive and preventative measures districts can take, including informal dispute resolution. The presentation will also explore how lessons from conflict can be leveraged to examine district systems for opportunities to build on foundational compliance to ensure that all students eligible for special education have equitable access to meaningful instructional opportunities, services, and supports.

Speakers

Alyssa Fairbanks

Assistant Director of Dispute Resolution, OSPI

Kathryn Mayer

Program Supervisor, OSPI

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

Include

Target Audience District, Elementary, Secondary
Experience Developing, Foundational

11:30am PDT

Rooted in Resilience: Building Integrated Multi-Tiered Support Systems That Support Every Learner

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

Orchard North

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Discover how Comprehensive Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports including School Improvement, Special Education, Early Learning, Student Support, and Trauma-Informed Practices can work together to drive lasting change. This team will reveal how aligning these powerful initiatives supports both individual student needs and systemic growth. Learn through real examples how intentional integration leads to greater coherence, improved outcomes, and district-wide success—empowering educators and supporting the whole child. Unlock strategies for more effective, efficient, and transformative practice.

Speakers

Jennifer Acuna

Executive Director Special Services, Olympic Educational Service District 114

"Special Services Director, OESD 114Harvard School Of Education Summer Institute Universal Design for Learning 2015"

Patricia Beuke

Executive Director Teacher & Learning, Olympic Educational Service District 114

Patricia works at Olympic ESD 114 as the Director of Learning Support, where she is the English Language Arts Coordinator, team trainer in Trauma Informed Practices, a Danielson Framework trainer and a Third Party DoDEA Evaluator for two school districts. Previously, she served for... Read More →

Laura Batcheller

Director of Special Services, Olympic Educational Service District 114

Andrea Bowman

MTSS Implementation Coordinator, Olympic Educational Service District 114

Andrea Bowman currently serves as a Regional Implementation Coordinator at Olympic Educational Service District 114, where she partners with district and building leaders to assess their current MTSS design and support action planning for system-wide improvements. Her work centers... Read More →

Mona Johnson

Executive Director Systems & School Improvement, Olympic Educational Service District 114

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

Target Audience District, Elementary, Secondary
Experience Developing

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