The Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk

08/27/2026

Computer-Assisted Collaborative Strategic Reading...

Meet the researcher behind this amazing work and learn about the impact it is having in schools.

The final year of school partnerships begins Fall 2027, and we are looking for 10 elementary schools who would like to receive all the training and materials and work with us! Contact [email protected] if you are interested.

Article: https://utelementary.org/2026/08/26/reading-between-two-languages-ut-meadows-center-research-project-aims-to-help-emergent-bilingual-students-thrive/

08/03/2026

Take your data-based decision-making skills to the next level with this free course focused on using data to guide instruction and improve student outcomes. Build your capacity to analyze
data and turn it into effective instructional decisions that support every learner. Enroll now: http://sped.support/decision-making-course

In this course, you will learn to:
• Explain how decision rules determine whether a student is responding to intervention
• Interpret and handle variable data from curriculum-based measurement
• Generate hypotheses to identify instructional changes and improve intervention
effectiveness
• Describe practical ways to intensify interventions

Continue your MTSS learning with additional courses at http://sped.support/tier-self-paced-courses

07/29/2026

Collaboration is at the heart of impactful learning. Partnering with Harmony Public Schools and Harmony Public Schools Houston South/West District for the Texas Reading Academies provides an opportunity to learn alongside our local cohort leaders through coaching, guidance, and monthly PLCs as they support educators and students across their district.

Pictured left to right: Harmony’s Cherry Selfo, MCPER’s Joanna Oliver, and Harmony’s Laura Sargent

For more information about our Texas Reading Academies support, contact Dr. Robert Rain at [email protected].

07/08/2026

Unlock the power of peer-to-peer learning with cross-age tutoring using READING BUDDIES in your after-school program this year! By pairing older students with younger peers, this highly effective strategy boosts academic success and builds lasting social bonds. Watch this video to learn more!

Our Cross-Age Tutoring Toolkit is also available online: https://meadowscenter.org/res.../cross-age-tutoring-toolkit/

06/22/2026

Whether you are new to the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework or looking to deepen your understanding, this free course from TIER provides a clear, practical foundation you can apply in real-world educational settings. Enroll now: http://sped.support/overview-mtss-course

This course will equip you with practical knowledge and tools to better support all learners through a structured, evidence-based framework. You will learn how to:

** Describe the MTSS framework

** Identify the key benefits of implementing MTSS

** Explain the structure of MTSS tiers, including both shared components and differentiated supports across tiers

** Recognize important considerations for MTSS implementation, including its relationship with special education

Continue your MTSS learning with additional courses at http://sped.support/tier-self-paced-courses

06/08/2026

We are delighted to team up with Amarillo ISD for Texas Reading Academies! It is our pleasure to learn alongside our local cohort leaders through collaborative guidance, coaching, and monthly PLCs, supporting their important work within their districts.

Pictured left to right: Katelyn Watters, MCPER’s Robert Rain, Rose Kelley, and Shelbi Adams

For more information about our Texas Reading Academies support, contact Dr. Robert Rain at [email protected]

06/05/2026

On May 20, The Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk (MCPER) welcomed Eric Meadows, the new president and CEO of the Meadows Foundation, to learn more about the center’s ongoing work and impact. Read more below!

The Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk

05/28/2026

Shoutout to Antonella Canahuati, Gracie Douglas, and Sebastian Grimaldo for representing MCPER at the Gus Garcia Young Men’s Leadership Academy College & Career Fair on May 21, 2026! 🎓 They shared opportunities with students and connected with teachers and leaders about MCPER resources.

05/04/2026

Strengthen your MTSS implementation with this FREE course from TIER! Enroll now: http://sped.support/ongoing-pd-support-2526

This training provides leaders with key elements of ongoing professional development needed to support effective MTSS implementation. Throughout the training, leaders will reflect on and outline their campus or district PD across four essential areas:
• Annual PD planning
• Initial training and support
• In-class support
• Support for ongoing data use

Continue your MTSS learning with additional courses at http://sped.support/tier-self-paced-courses

04/28/2026

MCPER is proud to partner with Comal ISD in supporting Texas Reading Academies! We work closesly with our local cohort leaders, offering ongoing logistical, content, and technical support including coaching, artifact guidance, and monthly PLCs – helping them feel supported and connected every step of the way.

Pictured left to right: Danielle Grinnan, Holly Stripling, MCPER’s Rachel Lee, and Jennifer Johnson

For more information about our Texas Reading Academies support, contact Dr. Robert Rain at [email protected].