This intensive 2-day workshop (12 hours total) will guide school leaders, instructional coaches, and educators through the essential components of implementing a research-aligned, system-level Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to drive substantial reading improvement in their elementary and middle schools. Grounded in the science of reading and system-level change, participants will learn how to make data-driven decisions and build collaborative teams that sustain improvement over time.

This workshop provides actionable tools, strategies, and protocols to improve reading outcomes for all students, including multilingual learners and students with disabilities. Participants will engage with content organized to build foundational knowledge of reading science, engineer robust systems of support, and enable school leaders to implement improvements across all MTSS tiers.

By the end of the workshop, participants will leave with an actionable plan for strengthening their school’s reading MTSS framework through a system-wide lens.

Participants will be able to:

Explain the science of reading and its implications for using MTSS for effective reading instruction and assessment.
Identify critical components and processes for delivering effective, fully guided reading instruction aligned with research.
Analyze various types of assessment data and map assessments within their MTSS framework to guide instruction and intervention decisions.
Describe foundational MTSS system levers for change and team functions critical for sustainable reading improvement at the school level.
Facilitate collaborative team processes using data protocols to identify reading performance gaps and plan system-level improvements.
Apply structured protocols and data-driven strategies to improve Tier 1 classroom instruction and Tier 2/3 interventions.
Develop actionable next steps and intensification strategies for students requiring additional support within the MTSS framework.

Venue

Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown

319 SW Pine Street

Portland, Oregon

Learn from leading experts

Sarah Brown

Sarah Brown, PhD, has held roles such as a professional learning leader in the ed tech assessment industry, bureau chief leading special education and multitiered system of supports implementation for the state of Iowa, district special education director, professional learning administrator, and school psychologist.

Stephanie Stollar

Stephanie Stollar, PhD, is passionate about using multitiered systems of supports as the framework for helping all students become skilled readers. Dr. Stollar advises the next generation of policy leaders in her role as an assistant professor at Mount St. Joseph University.

Schedule

Agenda and speakers are subject to change.

Monday, May 11th

7:00–8:00 a.m.	Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00–11:30 a.m.	Presentation
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.	Lunch (on your own)
1:00–4:00 p.m.	Presentation

Tuesday, May 12th

7:00–8:00 a.m.	Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00–11:30 a.m.	Presentation
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.	Lunch (on your own)
1:00–4:00 p.m.	Presentation

Accommodations

Events reach capacity quickly. Please confirm your registration before making travel plans.

In order to receive the discounted hotel room rate, please mention Solution Tree. After the deadline listed below, rates will be determined by the hotel. While discounted rooms in our hotel room block may be sold out, the primary hotel may still have rooms available at their standard rates. Please inquire directly with the hotel.

Hotels

Primary Hotel

Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown

319 SW Pine Street
Portland, Oregon 97204
503.279.9000

Discounted Rate: (single or double) $129 per night

Deadline: April 10th, 2026, or until group rate is sold out

Discounted parking information:
Overnight valet parking (with in and out privileges) - $25 per night
Non-overnight / event only parking - $5 per vehicle

Venue

Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown

319 SW Pine Street

Portland, Oregon

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Additional Information

Product code: WSG444

Five Reasons to Attend a Solution Tree Event (PDF)
A Letter to Your Boss (DOC)

You will receive a certificate of participation 6 weeks after the event concludes. Please check with your state department of education for CEU availability.

Included with your registration