In Support of Student Data

A hands-on workbook that empowers educators to create a more effective and inclusive learning environmentIn Support of Student Data: A Data Workbook for MTSS Teams is a practical tool that student support teams can use every day to make meaningful, data-driven decisions. The first section of this book provides a framework and protocols for using data to support MTSS and drive systemic change, helping you align resources such as schedules, staffing, and materials to function effectively within a robust tiered system of support. The second section was built to replace antiquated and reactive pre-referral processes. This workbook walks teams through a clear, step-by-step approach to identifying student needs early and matching them with the right level of support.After many successful years of supporting individual districts and schools, Dr. Rodriguez introduces her MTSS² framework to the world. The workbook helps educators move away from gatekeeping systems, where students have to fail or meet rigid criteria before receiving help, toward responsive, evidence-based solutions where real-time data drives immediate tiered support. Whether you're designing Tier 2 interventions, reviewing screening data, or crafting individualized student support plans, this guide provides ready-to-use tools.This workbook includes: A modern process for student support teams to collaboratively review data and define timely, tiered supportsProtocols that guide each stage of intervention planningTemplates, checklists, and visual tools that simplify decision-making and streamline team meetingsReal-world examples, analogies, and case studies that make MTSS accessible and actionableDesigned for use by MTSS teams, In Support of Student Data helps organizations shift from using outdated pre-referral systems to a flexible, student-first approach. It’s the essential playbook for schools looking to catch students before they fall and build systems that work for all learners.