In Support of Students: A Leader's Guide to Equitable MTSS

by Katie Novak, Kristan Rodriguez

A research- and evidence-based playbook for creating MTSS in schools In In Support of 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 author go beyond conceptual theories and frameworks and 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 An indispensable resource for K-12 school leaders and administrators, In Support of Students will also prove invaluable to policymakers, university staff, and regional support providers.

Genres: Teaching, Education

256 pages, Paperback

Published June 7, 2023

About the author

Katie Novak, Ed.D., is an internationally renowned education consultant, author, graduate instructor at the University of Pennsylvania, and a former Assistant Superintendent of Schools in Massachusetts. With 20 years of experience in teaching and administration, an earned doctorate in curriculum and teaching, and ten published books, Katie designs and presents workshops both nationally and internationally focusing on the implementation of inclusive practices, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), multi-tiered systems of support, and universally designed leadership. Novak’s work has impacted educators worldwide as her contributions and collaborations have built upon the foundation for an educational framework that is critical for student success.

Dr. Novak is the author of the best-selling books, UDL Now! A Teacher’s Guide to Applying Universal Design for Learning in Today’s Classrooms, Innovate Inside the Box, with George Couros, Equity by Design, with Mirko Chardin, and UDL and Blended Learning with Catlin Tucker.

Reviews

[April · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not really a great pick-it-up for ideas book, as it's very much a how-to for very specific circumstances. And since I'm not in those circumstances (administration guiding a school system through comprehensive make-over of support systems for students), it didn't really end up being relevant for me other than reminding me that I'm glad to not be in that situation.

Some of the information here seems somewhat intuitive, like getting all of the relevant stakeholders together and on-board, but having a step-by-step guide for a long-term project is probably really helpful if only to stay on track and ensure that the necessary depth and consideration is happening (doing it right versus doing it fast/easy). So, if it's the situation you find yourself in, I think this book would be helpful... Probably the physical book with templates/resources to read as an overview and than go back chapter-by-chapter throughout the process for relevant reminders.

[Misty Gebhart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Educational Leadership implementing MTSS Use this book as your guide!

I am a teacher on the literacy leadership team implementing MTSS for the first time in our district. This book is a detailed step by step guide to planning, implementing, evaluating, and sustaining MTSS. This is my 4th book on MTSS and my favorite, for leadership and decision making. You need this book.

[Kim Shank · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is great for educational leaders, administrators, and teachers in gaining an understanding of how to create an equitable MTSS framework grounded in UDL principles. If you want to read a book about MTSS, this is it!

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

A hard book for me to rate…I think the information is valuable and the process of creating a framework and structure for MTSS is solid if you don’t have anything yet. Our district has just already implemented much of what was discussed here.

[Tricia Friedman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely brilliantly written-a powerful resource for education