2026 NC Standards Academy & MLs Summer Conference (East)

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) are designed to serve all students. This session explores how to strengthen MTSS by embedding language development into core instruction, data use, and decision-making. Participants will learn practical strategies to improve Tier I instruction, reduce misidentification, and ensure equitable access for multilingual learners.

Participants will explore six key actions that strengthen core instruction, improve data-based decision-making, and ensure equitable access across all tiers. Through real classroom examples and guided reflection, educators will examine how Tier I instruction can be intentionally designed to support both content and language development—reducing unnecessary interventions and improving outcomes for multilingual learners.

This session is designed for core content educators, instructional coaches, ML specialists, and school/district leaderswho are committed to improving instructional systems

This session provides educators and school leaders with a clear, practical understanding of the NCDPI Multiple Measure Tool (MMT) for Multilingual Learners. Designed to support equitable, data-informed decision-making, the MMT offers a comprehensive pathway for determining student readiness to exit English Learner services beyond a single test score.

Participants will explore key components of the MMT process, including eligibility criteria, team roles, observation protocols, timelines, and documentation requirements. Through guided discussion and application activities, participants will deepen their understanding of how to use multiple sources of evidence, including classroom observations and student performance, to make informed reclassification decisions while maintaining compliance with state requirements.