Presented by John Eisenberg, Executive Director, NASDSE; Traci Hogan, Assistant Superintendent for Special Education, Greenville County Schools (SC); Julie Weatherly, Esq., Owner, Resolutions in Special Education, Inc.; Phyllis Wolfram, Executive Director, Council of Administrators of Special Education; and Dr. Suzanne Jimenez, National Director, Innovation and Insights, HMH
In April 2024, Part 1 of this edLeader Panel series explored how the MTSS framework has evolved to meet a broader and more diverse range of student needs than early models anticipated. Since then, districts and schools have continued to grapple with how best to support students with significant learning needs—especially as classrooms become more academically diverse and resource constraints grow.
Now, in Part 2, we will build on that foundation and intersect with a milestone moment: the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). As we celebrate five decades of progress in special education—including expanded access to general education classrooms and innovations driven by technology and AI—we also face new challenges that impact how we serve students.
This edLeader Panel will explore how districts and schools are:
- Implementing inclusive, evidence-based instruction within the core classroom
- Integrating Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports into daily practice
- Designing environments that accelerate learning for students with learning differences
- Navigating shifts in funding, policy, and leadership that impact service delivery
- Leveraging technology and data to personalize learning pathways
Whether you joined us for Part 1 or are new to the conversation, this session offers timely insights into how MTSS and IDEA intersect to shape the future of inclusive education—and how educators can lead with equity, innovation, and sustainability. This edLeader Panel will be of interest to K-12 teachers, school leaders, and district leaders.
View Part 1: Today’s MTSS Classroom: Meeting the Instructional Needs of ALL Students