Innovation configurations (ICs) are designed to evaluate current teacher preparation and professional development (PD) by determining the extent to which EBPs are taught, observed, and applied within teacher preparation and PD programs. This IC can serve as a foundation for strengthening existing preparation programs so that educators exit with the ability to use various forms of assessment to make data-based educational and instructional decisions within an MTSS. The expectation is that these skills can be further honed and supported through inservice as practicing teachers.The IC covers:

• Foundations of MTSS Assessment
• Universal Screening
• Progress Monitoring
• Intensifying Instruction Using Data-Based Individualization (DBI)
• Using MTSS Data