NDMTSS Trainings

NDMTSS Overview

Phase 0 - NDMTSS Overview and Implementation: A Framework for Success

Whether you are new to MTSS, on-boarding new staff, or need a refresher, this exploration session invites educators, administrators, and school teams to become familiar with the North Dakota Multi-Tier System of Supports (NDMTSS) and how it provides the foundation for continuous improvement in schools.

Learn how a strong MTSS can enhance student learning, elevate instructional quality, align district initiatives, support educators, and promote collective leadership. Q&A will provide participants an opportunity to learn about additional NDMTSS resources and training opportunities.

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Team Work Days

Phase 5A1: Barrier Busting

March 11, 2026

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Phase 5B1: SWBE Facilitated Workday

March 11, 2026

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Phase 5AB2: Developing Your MTSS Playbook

April 14, 2026

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Academic Trainings

Phase 1A - NDMTSS Foundations: Enhancing the Conditions for Success in Schools

Ready To Turn Your MTSS Vision Into Reality?

The NDMTSS Foundations series is designed for school leadership teams who are ready to lead with purpose and enhance the conditions that support greater educator and student success in school. Explore the North Dakota Multi-Tier System of Supports (NDMTSS) and learn how to apply its principles to create lasting change.

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Phase 2A -
NDMTSS Strengthening the Core: Leveling Up Tier 1 Supports

When Tier 1 instruction is strong, everything else gets better.

Students thrive, teachers feel empowered, and schools build a foundation for long-term success. This series will help you move from good intentions to great instruction – one high-leverage practice at a time.

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Phase 3A - NDMTSS Digging Deeper into Targeted Supports: Leveling Up Tiers 2 & 3

When data becomes a tool—not a task—educators can make smarter decisions, faster.

Are your Tier 2 and Tier 3 systems truly meeting the needs of learners in your system? Participants will dive deep into the how and why of data use—learning to interpret early warning indicators, analyze diagnostic and progress monitoring data, and lead collaborative meetings that turn numbers into next steps. Whether you’re supporting students who are struggling or those ready to accelerate, this series will help you build a responsive, data-informed system that works

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Phase 4A - NDMTSS Data Coaching for System Refinement: Sustaining & Expanding the Work

Sustainable systems can’t rely on individuals—they must rely on shared knowledge, clear processes, and a culture of continuous improvement.

In high-performing schools, data isn’t just collected—it’s transformed into action that lasts using ongoing data analysis and teaming practices. This series will help your team enhance the mindset, skillset, and infrastructure needed to ensure every student and educator gets the support they need. Participants will engage in consistent application of a structured problem-solving model and data decision-making protocols that guide instructional planning, intervention design, and continuous improvement.

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Behavior Trainings

Phase 1B: Developing Schoolwide Behavior Expectations

Ready to foster a positive, inclusive, and academically focused learning environment in your school?

This immersive five-day PBIS training is designed to empower educators, administrators, and school teams to collaboratively develop, implement, and sustain schoolwide behavior expectations. Through hands-on activities, real-school application, and expert facilitation, participants will leave with a clear roadmap for cultivating behavioral excellence across their campuses.

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Phase 2B - NDMTSS PBIS Deep Dive: Coaching, Refining, & Tier 2 Supports

From foundation to finesse – elevate your PBIS impact!

This three-day training is designed for school teams who have completed initial PBIS implementation and are ready to refine their systems, strengthen coaching practices, and expand supports to meet the needs of students requiring targeted interventions. Participants will explore how to sustain momentum, coach staff effectively, and begin building Tier 2 systems that align with their schoolwide expectations.

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Phase 3B - Classroom Level Behavior Supports

Contact brandie.ulland@k12.nd.us for more information or to schedule training.

Phase 4B - NDMTSS Sustainability: Advanced PBIS Data & Systems Coaching

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