This webinar explored how to build effective MTSS by strengthening Tier 1 and designing Tier 2 support as an extra dose of core instruction, not a separate program. Stephanie will shared practical examples of alignment, dosage, and the strategic use of staff, grounded in cognitive science and explicit instruction.

The session also marked the launch of the MTSS Network on Think Forward Educators (TFE).

This webinar by Kylie Hoey explored how schools can navigate the complexity of MTSS by prioritising strong Tier 1 instruction while building effective Tier 2 support. It addressed common challenges, including limited resources, timetabling, staffing and what to do if too many students require extra support.

Implementing a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) in secondary schools presents unique challenges - siloed departments, complex timetables, gaps in foundational skills, subject-specific demands, and adolescent motivation. Drawing on her Churchill Fellowship and experience establishing interventions at Como Secondary College (WA), Jess shared practical strategies and highlighted the key non-negotiable pieces of the MTSS puzzle that schools must solve for effective implementation.

In this session, Karina Stocker shared emerging research on building and sustaining Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) in Victorian schools. Focusing on practical implementation, she explored the conditions that support lasting change, common barriers to success, and strategies for strengthening school systems to achieve equitable and improved student outcomes.