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#164: Why Your Teacher Support Needs a Tiered System

October 07, 2025 • Becca Silver

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Get ready for a smarter approach to professional learning!

In this episode, Becca challenges coaches and school leaders to stop treating professional development like a one-size-fits-all event. Instead, she shares how to design support that truly matches the needs of your educators.

Think of it through the MTSS lens:
✨ Tier 1: Learning that brings everyone together around a shared goal.
🎯 Tier 2: Targeted sessions for small groups who need focused support.
💬 Tier 3: Personalized coaching that addresses individual needs and sparks real growth.

Every PD experience, from staff meetings to one-on-one coaching, should directly connect to your school’s priorities. Becca walks listeners through how to identify who needs what and when, leading to a more strategic coaching calendar and meaningful results.

She also shares a preview of her upcoming virtual conference, where she’ll dig deeper into managing real change and making feedback stick.

The message is clear: when leaders meet educators where they are, everyone moves forward, together.

🔗Check out the research mentioned in this episode: Multitiered Support Framework for Teachers' Classroom-Management Practices: Overview and Case Study of Building the Triangle for Teachers

🔗Here is the link to sign up for the Principal Exchange virtual winter conference:

https://educationtailored.com/TPE-Conference