MTSS Myth Busting: The Truth About Tier 1
Presenter

Dr. Stephanie Stollar
Creator of The Reading Science Academy and assistant professor in the reading science program at Mount St. Joseph University
Join us for this enlightening presentation featuring our literacy expert who will do some myth busting about Tier 1 instruction. Learn the truth (and the research behind it) as we explore important facts related to Tier 1.
Do you know if these statements are myths or facts?
- Tier 1 instruction should be done only in a whole group format
- Classroom teachers are the only staff who can deliver Tier 1 instruction
- Students who score at benchmark on screening should receive Tier 1 instruction
- Students should come out of Tier 1 to get their Tier 2 intervention
- Eighty percent of students should reach benchmark goals with Tier 1 instruction only, no intervention
This session will shed light on common myths and provide actionable alternatives to common MTSS implementation mistakes and misunderstandings. By framing Tier 1 instruction as risk reduction, participants will learn how to improve reading outcomes for all students.
Dr. Stephanie Stollar will share:
- Definitions of each tier of instruction in the MTSS model
- Characteristics of effective Tier 1 instruction
- Strategies for aligning Tier 1 instruction to universal screening data
- Alternatives to common myths about Tier 1 instruction