Learning from data increases with each PDSA cycle. PDSA cycles progress from a very small-scale test to a follow-up test to a wide-scale test, resulting in in depth, shift, spread, sustainability.

REL Northwest developed a facilitator's guide with accompanying slides and handouts for district and school leaders to increase the use of evidence-based practices for a multi-tiered system of support in reading (MTSS-R). The facilitator's guide outlines a series of professional learning sessions for K–12 districts and school teams to engage in continuous improvement, including directions for individual and group activities as well as collaborative learning and reflection time. 

The three-session series includes the following resources:

• Session 1: Assessment of Current MTSS-R Practices
• Session 1 Presentation Slides—Assessment of Current MTSS-R Practices
• Session 1 Handout A—Self-Reflection
• Session 1 Handout B—5 Whys Worksheet
• Session 1 Handout C—Triangle-Circle-Square—Final Reflection
• Session 2: Action Planning for Continuous Improvement
• Session 2 Presentation Slides—Action Planning for Continuous Improvement
• Session 2 Handout A—Plan, Do, Study, Act Protocol
• Session 3: Assessment of Current Systemic Practices
• Session 3 Presentation Slides—Assessment of Current Systemic Practices
• Session 3 Handout A—Data-Driven Dialogue Protocol
• Session 3 Handout B—Adopt, Adapt, Abandon Flow Chart

In collaboration with Laurel Public Schools, REL Northwest developed these materials for Montana districts to use to improve their multi-tiered systems of support for reading instruction and assessment. Through the professional learning series, REL Northwest aimed to support Montana school and district Literacy Leadership Teams in expanding their knowledge of MTSS-R, ultimately increasing schools' capacity to use data-based decisionmaking effectively and raise student achievement in reading.

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