The "How" of MTSS: Leadership Lessons for Sustainable Behavioral and Mental Health Implementation

The "How" of MTSS: Leadership Lessons for Sustainable Behavioral and Mental Health Implementation

Through real-world experiences and practical examples, our panelists will discuss the leadership decisions that drive successful MTSS implementation, from creating a culture of data-informed decision-making to strengthening implementation fidelity and connecting student needs with effective supports across all tiers. Along the way, attendees will see how universal screening data can help leaders identify priorities, monitor implementation, and guide action across schools.

Whether you're just beginning your MTSS journey or looking to strengthen an existing framework, you'll leave with actionable strategies and leadership insights you can apply in your own district.

Continuing Education Credit:
Participants who attend majority of the live session will be eligible to receive CEUs. Additional details regarding CE credit requirements and documentation will be provided during the webinar

Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Identify the leadership practices that contribute to successful, sustainable MTSS implementation for behavioral and mental health.
• Describe how universal screening and meaningful data review processes can help district leaders prioritize needs and drive informed decision-making.
• Recognize the importance of implementation fidelity and learn strategies for monitoring adoption and consistency across schools.
• Explore approaches for connecting student data to tiered supports and interventions that meet the needs of all learners.
• Apply practical lessons and implementation strategies shared by experienced district leaders to strengthen MTSS efforts within their own schools and districts.

About the Speakers:

Joyce A. Debrah is the founder and lead consultant of E3 Consulting Solutions, where she partners with schools and districts to strengthen leadership, implement Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), and build thriving learning communities. With nearly 30 years of experience as a teacher, school leader, district administrator, and consultant, Joyce specializes in helping educators turn data into action through effective implementation, adult learning, and systems-level leadership. She co-led MTSS implementation for the nation's third-largest school district and is a frequent presenter at national education conferences.

Dr. Lisa Micou: Prior to becoming the Senior Assessment Strategist at Riverside Insights, Dr. Lisa Micou championed students’ social-emotional needs as the Intervention & Training Specialist for Social Emotional Learning in a large division in VA, as a nationally certified school psychologist at both the elementary and high school levels in suburban Chicago and VA, and as an SEL4VA Leadership Team Member. She received her master’s and doctorate in psychology at Northern Illinois University and earned her post-master’s certificate in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies from the University of Richmond where she now serves as an adjunct professor.

Jennifer L. Robitaille, M.S. is Director of Research and Development at Riverside Insights, where she leads research and innovation focused on strength-based assessment, resilience, and student well-being. For more than a decade, she has partnered with schools and educators to support the effective implementation of the Devereux Student Strengths Assessment (DESSA) and other evidence-based tools. Jennifer is the co-author of the Educator Social-Emotional Reflection and Training (EdSERT) program and is passionate about helping educators use data and research to improve outcomes for students and strengthen implementation practices.