Here are some examples of my work with school and district teams:
Identify the steps to get started on your MTSS implementation journey
Understand what MTSS looks like in your building/district
Build teaming and data systems that work for your context
Identify scientifically-based interventions and data systems that will work for your context
Build calendars for data reviews, professional learning, and intervention implementation
Speak at conferences or deliver virtual webinars on MTSS, data teaming, Tier 2 assessment and intervention planning
About Erin
I started my career in education when I was a classroom aid at a pre-school. I knew I wanted to work in education so I was thrilled when I scored a job at a high school as an academic counselor. I was shocked when I met a high schooler with severe dyslexia who could not read. I worked with the school psychologist and teachers to help this student and it changed the trajectory of my career. Five years later I had two advanced degrees from the University of Oregon (Ph.D. in School Psychology & Masters in Special Education) and I was coaching teachers in Arizona to improve literacy instruction in a multi-tiered system. That was 2006!
I’ve been research faculty for 13 years+ at the university level (Go Ducks!), working with districts, schools, and state leaders to help install evidence-based practices. For ten years I led MTSS professional development efforts for a statewide initiative across 22 school districts (Chaparro et al., 2012 and 2021). And I’ve also worked in schools as a school psychologist, SPED interventionist, instructional coach, and counselor.
I've been awarded millions of dollars in federal grants to evaluate and develop effective tools with teachers and other education leaders. I've helped colleagues at state departments of education and regional education areas to receive over 7 million in grants to build statewide coaching systems and install evidence-based literacy practices to improve outcomes for struggling students. My projects have focused on the areas of early literacy intervention and assessment, explicit instruction, PBIS, data-based teaming, multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), and implementation science. I’m so proud of the work I’ve done to support state, district, and school teams to adopt and install MTSS for academics and PBIS. My first book was published in 2023. It was a honor to work alongside my co-authors Drs. Ysseldyke and VanDerHeyden.
Soon I’ll be launching online modules about how to quickly get started with MTSS implementation in your school and your district. If you’re new to MTSS or a new building administrator or coach this will be a series of short videos to build your confidence and give you actionable plans to lead your team. Can’t wait to connect with you!
At the menu below you can find my social media plus podcast episodes I’ve been on. I look forward to connecting with you!