Dr. Brian Maher welcomes all attendees to the 2025 NeMTSS Summit. “Every child has the chance to become a strong confident reader and MTSS is instrumental in achieving this for our Nebraska children.” #NeMTSS25

With over 900 in person attendees and over 200 virtual attendees this conference is almost as large as NDE Days. #NeMTSS

Katie and Shelly are speaking about six essential steps of inclusive design — engage your community, make a plan, design by eliminating barriers, gather your materials, build it and maintain it. #NeMTSS25

📚 Katie Novak and Dr. Shelley Moore, PhD dropping truth this morning: 🗣️ You cant retrofit your way to inclusion. 🗣️ Stop hoarding resources. 🗣️ Belonging isn’t a privilege; it’s a right. #NeMTSS25

Keynotes Katie Novak & Shelley Moore took the wheel to start the #NeMTSS25 Summit this morning — an exciting start to our roadtrip on the MTSS Highway! 🚗💨 nemtss.unl.edu/2025-summit/

This Targeted Improvement Plan transforms a compliance checklist into a powerful roadmap for measurable student growth. #NeMTSS25

In the Cruising with Confidence: Refueling Your Literacy Efforts with the Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP) we’re seeing real examples & ideas from schools we can use to refine & strengthen our TIP. #NeMTSS25

Brady Public Schools shared their courageous journey transforming their school culture through restorative practices. 🫶 Nebraska Multi-tiered System of Support #NeMTSS25

In the session: Designing for all: Considering Inclusive Frameworks to Plan for All participants are considering how to integrate multiple inclusive frameworks that can guide collaborative planning teams to design FOR differentiation — rather than retrofit for deficits. #NeMTSS25

Participants are learning how to use data from Benchmarks of Quality (BoQ) & Teaching Strategies GOLD (TS GOLD) to monitor implementation, inform instruction & guide program-level decision-making & practical strategies to keep preschool programs on the path to success. #NeMTSS25

In Literacy Support for Students with Learning Disabilities: Strategies for Dyslexia & Dysgraphia. Learning about early intervention, multimodal learning & differentiated instruction to enhance reading & writing outcomes for students with dyslexia/dysgraphia. #NeMTSS

Syntax is an essential component of supporting students in their comprehension of complex, rigorous text. In the Syntax Matters session this afternoon we are learning practical strategies based on the Hochman Method principles and the Science of Reading. #NeMTSS25

WOW 🤯 Summerland Elementary’s layered continuum of support is ROBUST 📚 My favorite quote came from their elementary principal at the end: “We didn’t just build a new building — we built a new system of support. One that’s proactive, responsive, and inclusive.” ✨#NeMTSS25

Proud of Sandy Creek preschool educators presenting their successes. Role models for Nebraska preschool MTSS!#NeMTSS25 #preschooldata ⁦Amanda Skalka⁩ ⁦

Hearing from Nebraska regional literacy coaches reflecting on their Regional Roadshow series. Looking at key milestones, lessons learned & the impact of the work to date. Learning about the statewide Literacy Coaching initiative, aligned with Nebraska’s literacy goals. #NeMTSS25

Standing room only in this session. Teachers and Parents as Partners improves student behavior, positive parenting, teacher problem-solving skills & parent-teacher relationships. Learning research-based strategies for building & strengthening home-school partnerships. #NeMTSS25

Summerland Secondary shared one of my favorite analogies during a fun Welcoming Inclusion Activity that they also did with their staff - MTSS isn’t one more thing on your plate, IT IS THE PLATE 🍽️ #NeMTSS25

In just a decade, West Point Elementary rose from being designated as a Persistently Low Achieving School to achieving an Excellent rating in 2023 & receiving the prestigious Blue Ribbon Award in 2024. #NeMTSS25

Attendees are learning how strategic scheduling, targeted interventions & effective teaching strategies played a crucial role in driving the West Point Elementary transformation. #NeMTSS25

#NeMTSS25 participants: We SO appreciate your time & engagement over the past 2 days — and hope you found the content meaningful and inspiring. Reach out to your regional support lead to continue your learning: nemtss.unl.edu/team/ Until next time... keep driving change! 🚗💨