MTSS Leadership Academy
Lead with clarity. Implement with confidence. Consult with confidence.
A rigorous certification for school and district leaders responsible for designing, leading, and sustaining MTSS implementation—supported by world-renowned experts and experienced MTSS practitioners.
Applications now open for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 • Limited cohort enrollment • Team discounts available
The IMA-Certified MTSS Leadership Academy is not an attendance-based training. It is a competency-based certification that verifies leaders can build, lead, and sustain effective MTSS systems in real school and district contexts.
What makes this Academy distinct is the combination of internationally recognized MTSS scholars and mentors who have successfully led MTSS implementation in schools and districts. Participants benefit from both:
Deep research and framework expertise, and
Practical consultation, feedback, and guidance from leaders who have done this work.
Leaders do not simply learn about MTSS—they receive ongoing expert consultation and practitioner mentorship to ensure learning translates into sustainable practice.
Who Should Participate
This Academy is designed for school and district leaders who are:
Responsible for MTSS design, coherence, and sustainability
Expected to move beyond compliance toward measurable student impact
Seeking credible certification, not surface-level professional development
Ideal participants include:
Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents
Directors of Curriculum, Special Education, Student Services, or MTSS
Principals and Assistant Principals leading school-wide MTSS
District MTSS Coordinators and Implementation Leads
Districts with 25+ participants may be eligible for a customized cohort offering.
What Makes MLA DifferentMost MTSS professional learning focuses on What MTSS is, more triangle graphics.
This Academy certifies leaders in How MTSS is actually implemented and sustained—guided by experts and practitioners who have led this work successfully.
This is truly the best of both worlds:
Research-driven expertise paired with real-world leadership guidance.
Fall Cohort Sessions take place Fridays 2:30-6:00 PM PST
Fall Cohort 2026 (Friday PM Sessions ~ PST)
July 18 | Program Orientation
August 8 | MTSS Leadership Foundations: Team-Based Systems Change
September 12 | Assessment Coherence & Data-Based Decision Making
October 10 | Tier 1 Instruction, Coaching & Collaborative Leadership
November 14 | Tiered Intervention Systems & Implementation Fidelity
December 12 | Sustainability & Continuous Improvement
Spring Cohort Sessions take place Saturdays 8:30-12:00 PM PST
Spring Cohort 2027 (Sat AM Sessions ~ PST)
Jan 16 | Program Orientation
Feb 20 | MTSS Leadership Foundations: Team-Based Systems Change
March 20 | Assessment Coherence & Data-Based Decision Making
April 17 | Tier 1 Instruction, Coaching & Collaborative Leadership
May 22 | TieredIntervention Systems & Implementation Fidelity
June 12 | Sustainability & Continuous Improvement
Ready to Lead MTSS With Credibility, Expertise, and Confidence?
The MTSS Leadership Academy offers direct access to world-renowned MTSS experts and experienced implementation leaders, ensuring your work is both research-aligned and practically sound.