In this episode, Larissa interviews Christie Creele, the assistant director of MTSS at Garland Independent School District in Texas. They discuss how to set up the school year for successful MTSS implementation. Christie shares insights on creating buy-in, addressing assumptions, and supporting the whole child. She emphasizes the importance of team collaboration, involving all stakeholders, and providing training and support. Christie also talks about the challenges and stages of MTSS implementation and offers practical tips for the first few weeks of school.

Resources:

Beginning of Year MTSS Gameplan Ebook

Beginning of Year MTSS Gameplan Webinar

MTSS Meetings Guide & Toolkit

MTSS From Buy-in to Implementation Article

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Takeaways:

• Setting up the school year for successful MTSS implementation requires creating buy-in and addressing assumptions.
• Team collaboration and involving all stakeholders are crucial for effective MTSS implementation.
• Providing training and support, as well as clear communication and consistent meetings, are essential for building a robust MTSS system.
• MTSS implementation is an ongoing process that takes time and requires continuous improvement.
• Supporting the whole child and focusing on what's best for students should be the driving force behind MTSS implementation.

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