Progressively Incorrect S4E35: Stephanie Stollar, Diane Kinder, and Marcy Stein on MTSS and Direct Instruction
Jul 1, 2025
In an engaging discussion, Marcy Stein, an emeritus professor of special education, shares insights on Direct Instruction (DI) and its compatibility with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). Stephanie Stollar, an educational consultant, highlights the importance of data and flexibility in MTSS to improve reading outcomes. Diane Kinder, a veteran in teacher preparation, emphasizes how DI methods can effectively align university training with classroom success. They explore the transformative power of evidence-based instruction and the joy of teaching.
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MTSS As A Systems-Change Framework
- MTSS is a systems-change framework that uses data to engineer evidence-based instruction across a school.
- Stephanie Stollar frames MTSS as the bridge between science of reading and school realities to ensure all students reach goals.
Design Systems Around Students
- MTSS should be flexible to fit local context rather than a rigid one-size-fits-all model.
- Schools must design systems around student needs, not force students to fit preexisting structures.
DI And MTSS Naturally Complement Each Other
- Direct Instruction (DI) includes curriculum, interaction patterns, and progress monitoring as an integrated approach.
- Marcy Stein describes MTSS as enhancing DI rather than contradicting it.
