Overview

The Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) as a unifying framework for preventing reading difficulties and providing timely and evidence-based support to struggling learners.

In this session, MTSS will be described as a systematic way of considering classroom instruction that is evidence-based and responsive, for all students, as well as an optimal way to support staff professional learning, curriculum, and school community partnerships. Its preventative focus will be emphasised and the three tiers of its Response to Intervention component will be discussed with respect to both academic and wellbeing outcomes.

AGM

This event will run in conjunction with the Psychologists in Schools Interest Group AGM.

The AGM is due to start at 1:00 PM AEDT following the webinar (12:00pm- 1:00pm AEDT) and should last approximately 30 mins.

The 2025 AGM minutes and the 2026 AGM agenda will be made available in the Psychologists in Schools Interest Group PsyCommunity Library for members to access. Click here for Library Link.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this event, participants should be able to:

• Describe the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework in relation to its use in reading difficulties intervention
• Utilise MTSS in preventative models of reading intervention
• Develop a broader understanding of MTSS and reading intervention and how it pertains to both academic and wellbeing outcomes

Presenter(s)

Dr. Pamela Snow

About the presenter(s)

Distinguished Professor Dr. Pamela Snow is a cognitive psychologist at La Trobe University and Co Director of the Science of Language and Reading (SOLAR) Lab within the School of Education. A Fellow and Life Member of Speech Pathology Australia, she is internationally recognised for her research in language, literacy, and reading development. Her work focuses on the cognitive foundations of learning to read and the translation of evidence-based research into effective educational and clinical practice, helping to improve outcomes for children and young people.

Notes

Target Audience

This activity is aimed at sychologists and counsellors working within a school setting.

Please note:

• This is a Member Groups event. All communication will be sent to the registrants’ registered email address. This includes event reminders with details (such as the Zoom link) and any pre-event or post-event resources, if provided by the facilitators.
• A post-event email will be sent within two weeks of the event’s completion to each registrant’s registered email address. This email will include the CPD certificate, event-recording, and any additional resources shared during the session.

Duration of Access

This event will be recorded. The recording will be emailed to all registered within 2 weeks post event and available for viewing up to 90 days.

CPD

It is up to attendees to assess and determine how learning from this event aligns with the requirements of their learning plan. The providers accordingly do not make any representation that the event counts towards attendees’ CPD learning requirements. If an attendee determines themselves that the learning they complete aligns to their learning plan, then they can decide to count those hours towards their CPD requirements for the registration cycle.

The information in this presentation has been prepared in good faith and for educational purposes only. Therefore, the information is general in nature and should not be relied upon in the treatment of any condition and you should seek your own independent professional and/or legal advice concerning any specific issue. The APS accepts no responsibility for any errors, omissions or decisions relating to the information. The content should not be reproduced without permission or unless permitted by law.

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