Intensifying Math Instruction for Students in Grades 3-8
The purpose of MTSS Summit Series is to support grades 3–8 mathematics teachers in strengthening their ability to intensify mathematics instruction and intervention for students with disabilities and other chronically struggling learners.
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Additional details
Session Dates: October 19, 2026 and February 22, 2027
Location: Wooldard Technology Center, 70 Innovation Way, Camden, SC 29072
Session Times:
Registration: 8:30-9:00
Session: 9:00-4:00 with Lunch from 11:45-1:00 (on your own)
Participants should plan to attend both sessions. The intent of the professional development series is to promote the implementation and sustainability of practices beyond the initial training. The AASC 2026-27 MTSS Summit Series will consist of three components described below.
Initial Professional Learning: Participants will receive initial professional learning from a national expert in the field. The team will decide which specific strategy to implement on a small scale and develop an implementation plan.
Implementation Support: The team members will begin implementing their plan. During the implementation, AASC team members will provide virtual or on-site coaching and support. There will be one scheduled “office hour” with our national expert for questions and comments about implementation.
Insights from the Field: The final session will include each team sharing their implementation insights with their peers. The national leader for each topic will provide feedback and additional implementation ideas for the school or district, based on participants' insights.
Suggested Participants
The sessions are intended for small teams that can implement and disseminate these practices at the district and school level. The recommended team composition is as follows:
District Level Member: The district-level member will be responsible for ensuring alignment with district priorities and plans and for ensuring the necessary support at the school level.
School Level Instructional Leaders: The school instructional leaders should include individuals who can establish systems to implement the practices by embedding them within the existing tiered instructional system. These individuals will also be responsible for ensuring professional learning and coaching teachers in the building.
Teachers: There should be at least one peer-respected teacher who would implement the practices and serve as a demonstration model and peer coach for other teachers.
Districts may send more than one person per role and more than one school.
EACH TEAM MEMBER SHOULD COMPLETE A REGISTRATION FORM
Description of Session
The purpose of MTSS Summit Series is to support grades 3–8 mathematics teachers in strengthening their ability to intensify mathematics instruction and intervention for students with disabilities and other chronically struggling learners. The sessions are designed to help educators better understand how students learn mathematics and how instruction can be
individualized to improve access, engagement, retention, and long-term success. The training will focus on evidence-based instructional techniques grounded in the science of learning, cognitive science, and mathematics education research. Emphasis will be placed on strengthening students’ conceptual understanding, computational fluency, mathematical reasoning, vocabulary development, and problem-solving abilities across Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 settings. By the conclusion of the MTSS Summit, participants will leave with practical tools, instructional routines, and evidence-based strategies that can be immediately implemented to improve student performance, confidence, and independence in mathematics