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DATE: Wednesday, February 26, 2025

TIME: 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM

WHERE: CCIU Educational Service Center, 455 Boot Road, Downingtown, PA 

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The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) is proud to announce the MTSS Expo, a one-day event designed to bring educational leaders, content area experts and solution providers together to explore cutting-edge solutions within the multi-tiered systems of support framework.

Why attend? 

• Customized Learning Support: Learn how tiered support systems enhance educational outcomes for all learners.

• Expert Insights: Hear from experts like Nikole Hollins-Sims and Andrea Kolb on building belonging and supporting multilingual learners.

• Innovative Solutions: Explore a wide range of solutions at the Sponsor Showcase and Spotlight Sessions.

• Networking Opportunities: Connect with educational leaders and peers to share strategies and solutions.

• Empowerment and Belonging: Learn to create inclusive spaces where every learner feels valued and connected.

Schedule

8:00	Breakfast and Networking
8:30	Welcome and Introductions
8:45	Keynote: Dr. Nikole Hollins-Sims
10:15	Sponsor Showcase opens
10:30	Sponsor Spotlights begin
12:15	Lunch
1:00	Featured Speaker: Dr. Andrea Kolb
2:30	Close

Keynote Speaker Dr. Nikole Hollins-Sims
MTSS | Building Belonging in Tiered Systems Change

Belonging is the feeling of being appreciated, validated, and treated fairly (Cobb & Krownapple, 2019). It is the goal of educational system frameworks to create climates and cultures in schools where learners of all ages are able to obtain a sense of belonging and connection. By dreaming out loud, we have the ability to create these spaces with the practices we employ to honor dignity and affirm those we serve. This keynote address will seek to empower participants to be change agents through the power of creating transformative educational spaces. 

Specifically, it will provide strategies for embedding universal practices that foster belonging through academic, social-emotional, and behavioral systems. Key approaches include effective teaming, coaching, family engagement, culturally responsive instruction, and shared ownership.

Featured Speaker Dr. Andrea Kolb
Designing and Implementing Promising MTSS Programs for Multilingual Learners

The MTSS model can be particularly powerful in determining what kinds of supports are most appropriate for multilingual learners (MLs), who are frequently over- and under-identified for special education.

For this to work, educators must ensure that language acquisition and sociocultural factors are considered in all aspects of targeted instruction that is provided in all three tiers. In this session, we will explore critical considerations and common pitfalls in MTSS program design and instruction for MLs.

Contact

Mary Driscoll | Program Development Coordinator

MTSS Expo Platinum Sponsors: