2025 Kansas MTSS & Alignment Symposium

• Too often, professional learning communities and teacher teams engage in surface-level data discussions that don't lead to meaningful instructional shifts. Collaborative inquiry transforms these conversations into a powerful, research-based process that drives authentic change and empowers teacher teams.
  
  Join us as we showcase how our district has successfully embedded collaborative inquiry cycles to move from theory to action by creating systems that support teacher reflection, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. We will share how we've structured these cycles, the impact on teacher practice and student outcomes, and the lessons we've learned along the way.
  
  In this session you will:
  Explore the research behind collaborative inquiry and why it is a high-impact professional learning practice.
  See real-world examples of how structured inquiry cycles have led to improved instruction and student learning.
  Learn strategies to build collaborative, data-driven teams that engage in meaningful problem-solving.
  
  Whether you are an administrator, instructional coach, or teacher leader, this session will equip you with actionable steps to make collaborative inquiry part of your professional learning culture.

In this presentation, the Syracuse District Leadership Team will share how a strong partnership, grounded in a supportive school board and a clearly targeted vision and goals, has driven meaningful system improvement. We will highlight the strategic alignment of professional development and resource allocation to support student learning and educator growth. Through stories, data, and lessons learned, we will illustrate how intentional leadership and collaboration have shaped our journey—and what we’re most proud of as we continue to build a stronger, more equitable system.

Just like a reliable engine needs regular maintenance to perform at its best, so too does your MTSS framework. In this session, we’ll pop the hood on our district’s Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and walk you through the steps we took to give our system a full-service tune-up. With guidance and support from TASN, we were able to pinpoint where our system was breaking down, identify areas that needed adjusting, and recognize what was already running smoothly. Whether you're coasting on past momentum or sputtering into the next school year, this session will help you reignite your MTSS engine with fresh tools, renewed focus, and a roadmap for sustainable student success.