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 Hello! Happy New Year. Thank you for signing up for Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) communication from Education Service Center Region 20. This newsletter is the first edition of a new cadence of communication. This platform will be used to communicate news, resources, and available training opportunities related to MTSS. The newsletter format will deliver quarterly with additional bulletins sent for hot topics and training reminders.
This communication is managed by our MTSS Consultant, Tausha Nickleberry. We will introduce her below. Should you have any MTSS related questions or needs, don't hesitate to contact Tausha. We look forward to continued collaboration and partnership on MTSS efforts.
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Meet Our New MTSS Consultant
We have a new MTSS and Section 504 Consultant at Region 20. Tausha Nickleberry joined the team late last summer.
Tausha most recently served as an Elementary Campus Principal. She has previous experience as an Assistant Principal, Instructional Coach, and as a Classroom Teacher. She has served as the campus coordinator for both MTSS and Section 504. Prior to her career as an educator, she also worked in social services. Her undergraduate degree is in Criminal Justice and she began her career in the judicial system.
Tausha brings a passion for supporting fellow educators and a passion for helping to ensure that ALL children have what they need to be successful.
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The TIER Network, in partnership with The Texas Education Agency (TEA), has developed a series of training modules to help support MTSS implementation in schools. There are two types of training available: online self-paced training modules and instructor-led training. We have captured both types of training opportunities for you below.
You can register for these FREE online training modules in TEA Learn. There are many self-paced trainings available including pathways for teachers and for leadership. Topics include: Overview of MTSS, Developing and Using an MTSS Problem-Solving Team, Student-Centered Approaches, Supports for Special Education Referrals and More!
Education Service Center Region 20 has TIER certified trainers on staff. We offer sessions for a variety of needs and pathways to include: Behavior, PBIS Supports, Mental Health, Leadership Pathways, Essentials, and Cultural and Linguistic Practices related to MTSS. These sessions are also FREE to attend. The below link will direct you to our sessions web page or you can register/search on Connect 20. We are routinely adding new courses so we encourage you to check back often. If you do not see what you need or if you have specific requests for your LEA, please contact Tausha.
In addition to training, the ESC 20 team can provide support through technical assistance and coaching. Tausha can also help with this guidance. Contact her with your needs.
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We are here to help!
If you have any MTSS or Section 504 needs,
Professional Development at ESC-20?
Presentations for your LEA?
Technical Assistance?
Coaching Needs?
Questions?
Ideas?
Tausha is here for you!
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