Putting your MTSS into practice, with Matthew Burns, Ph.D.
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Meet Our Guest(s):
Matthew Burns
Matthew Burns, Ph.D., is the Fien Endowed Professor of Special Education at the University of Florida and assistant director of the University of Florida Literacy Institute. A first-generation college student, he has dedicated his career to improving the lives of vulnerable children from underserved populations such as those with disabilities, those from high-poverty backgrounds, and non-native English speakers.
He has published over 200 articles and books and is currently the co-editor of Remedial and Special Education at the Journal of MTSS. Matthew is one of the leading researchers on the use of assessment data to determine individual or small-group interventions, using an MTSS, and facilitating problem-solving teams. He received the 2020 Senior Scientist Award from Division 16 (School Psychology) of the American Psychological Association.
Meet our host: Susan Lambert
Susan Lambert, Ed.D., is Chief Academic Officer of Literacy at Amplify and host of Science of Reading: The Podcast. Throughout her career, she has focused on creating high-quality learning environments using evidence-based practices. Lambert is a mom of four, a grandma of four, a world traveler, and a collector of stories.
As the host of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Lambert explores the increasing body of scientific research around how reading is best taught. A former classroom teacher, administrator, and curriculum developer, she’s dedicated to turning theory into best practices that educators can put right to use in the classroom, and to showcasing national models of reading instruction excellence.
Quotes
“You cannot really implement this [MTSS] framework if you don't believe all kids can learn.”
“I would argue a well-embedded MTSS should be almost invisible.”
“Without good core instruction, nothing else matters.”
“You can't intervene your way out of a Tier 1 problem.”