The course provides guidelines for developing an assessment plan to effectively implement a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS). This course includes strategies for effectively using assessment data to support student success. 

This TIER course is designed for leaders, including campus and district administrators, as well as ESC staff supporting school leaders; however, all learners are welcome.

In this course, leaders learn about key elements of creating an assessment plan. Throughout the course, leaders reflect on and outline the assessment practices in their campus or district in each of these areas:

•       Selecting research-based assessments
•       Training and support in assessment administration
•       Creating an assessment calendar
•       Managing the data
•       Using the data at the campus level
•       Supporting teachers using the data

This course is approved for 4 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours. Assessments of learner achievement of the objectives will include reflection/application activities, knowledge checks, and wrap-up questions. You will complete one lesson module at a time.

Credit will be assigned after all lesson modules are completed. Your certificate of completion will be accessible within 24 hours on the TEALearn Student Dashboard of the account used for registration. Instructions on claiming your certificate of completion are available after the last assignment.