Equity Department Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Plan
At a glance
- What: first report from the new director of equity and excellence on the department's plan and on multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) across schools.
- Where it stands: Dr. Shannon is observing classrooms and child study teams and building a team of school-level equity specialists.
- Next: members want a follow-up on how state review feedback and a children's hospital partnership are being used.
Key points
- Framework: spirals of inquiry; priorities are coherence across schools, monthly principal check-ins, and consistent family engagement.
- A state review recommended more consistent MTSS implementation.
- No vote; members asked what coherence will look like and how thriving is measured.
Sources
- Video: 2026-10-19 - School Committee (auto-generated captions; names and details may be misheard)
- School Committee, Oct 19, 2026.
Discussion time
About 24 minutes across 1 meeting (from transcript timestamps; approximate).
| Meeting | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 - School Committee | 24 |
Log
- 2026-10-05 - School Committee - State district review named consistency of multi-tiered supports as a growth area; a member asked for a clear family-facing definition.
- 2026-10-19 - School Committee - Dr. Shannon presented her first-quarter plan; members asked questions and offered support.