In Support of Students
By Katie Novak, Ed.D. and Kristan Rodriguez Ph.D.
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A research and evidence-based playbook for creating MTSS in schools
In Support of Students: A Leader's Guide to Equitable MTSS, a team of distinguished educators delivers a comprehensive and insightful discussion of how to create evidence-based and equitable multi-tiered systems (MTSS). In the book, you'll find the practical tips and tools you need to support the implementation and redesign of systems that meet the needs of all learners.
The authors go beyond conceptual theories and frameworks and offers readers grounded, hands-on advice for developing MTSS that provide opportunities for students to learn at high levels while retaining equitable feelings of belonging and hope.
The book also provides:
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An indispensable resource for K-12 school leaders and administrators
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Strategies for building MTSS in ways that combat educator burn-out, overwork, and overwhelm
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Real-life examples and planning procedures to implement MTSS in a variety of school environments
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An actionable toolkit to put MTSS into practice and improve student outcomes
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“Now we can finally answer the question, “Where do I start? Katie Novak and Kristan Rodriguez have delivered a truly empowering gift. In Support of Students: A Leader’s Guide to Equitable MTSS is a how-to guide that delivers not only the tools and resources for learning leaders, but the strategies and models to examine current systems to support implementation of an authentic tiered system of support. Through their candid storytelling and reflections at the onset of each chapter, Katie and Kristan connect with readers at such a genuine personal and professional level. Get ready to be equipped to lead inclusive, equitable and sustainable change!”
- Jennifer Knight DeLashmutt, Director of Curriculum and Professional Learning, International School Bangkok
“This is the real deal for educators looking to create and sustain an equitable MTSS! As an educator of 30 years and currently serving as MTSS Coordinator, In Support of Students is empowering! If you are an educator in the first stage of implementing MTSS or already full steam ahead, this book provides a blueprint that is proactive and responsive to student success for all learners. The authors take you on a journey through change, crafting a vision, planning for success, and action steps to an inclusive multi-tiered system of support. Reflection questions posed throughout the book are a bonus to provoke conversation for the reader and district teams.”
- Lorri Race, MTSS Coordinator 6-12, Norwich City School District
“A clear, concise pathway to the change needed in our schools to support all students. They (Novak and Rodriguez) have demystified equitable MTSS implementation, providing the connections between what we talk about doing and the steps we can take to do it, placing students at the center - guiding the process of adapting our school environments into places where all students are included and learn!”
- Annie Lamberto, Special Education & Inclusionary Practices, Washington Education Association
“An excellent playbook for any School Administrator to follow to get equitable MTSS going in their district. Whether this is your introduction to MTSS or you are well on your way, this book is the reference that you need to make the transformative changes in your school in order to truly support all students.”
- Steven C. Meyer, Superintendent, Clinton Public Schools
“In Support of Students stands out among other books that are focused on MTSS. Novak and Rodriguez focus on change and improvement science strategies to incorporate a comprehensive and equitable multi-tiered system of support. As always, Katie and Kristan incorporate their sense of humor and relatable anecdotes to make sense of complex changes like this.”
- Henry J. Turner, Ed. D, Award Winning High School Principal and Author of Change The Narrative: How to Foster an Antiracist Culture in Your Culture
