About me
The PD session, "Bridging the Gap: Leveraging Atlas to Strengthen Tiered Instruction," presented by Dr. Lisa Schleer, provides a comprehensive overview of MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support) implementation and how to integrate it with the Atlas curriculum management system. The session covers the historical context of MTSS, from its origins in IDEA legislation to current practices, while explaining the three-tiered support structure that serves students with varying needs. Dr. Schleer addresses common implementation challenges such as resource limitations, data management complexity, and integration barriers, while demonstrating how Atlas tools can facilitate curriculum mapping, intervention planning, and data-driven decision making within the MTSS framework.
Dr. Lisa Schleer is an innovative education entrepreneur and thought leader with over 30 years of expertise in PK-12 administration, special education, and MTSS implementation. As founder and CEO of LMS Educational Consulting, she provides comprehensive needs assessments and transformative solutions to school districts nationwide while advising edTech companies through the ERDI Expert Network. Her expertise in MTSS is demonstrated through district-wide framework development, needs assessments, and customized implementation strategies that integrate cutting-edge technology solutions. In special education, she brings extensive expertise in compliance, program development, and service delivery models, conducting specialized programmatic audits, IEP monitoring, and 504 plan implementation while maintaining student-centered approaches.