“Katie and Kristan do a wonderful job presenting evidenced‐based ideas, strategies, action plans, and ingredients for a MTSS of teaching and learning. They provide the reader with ongoing personal anecdotes, analogies, and steps of MTSS and many opportunities throughout to pause, think, and reflect on how to best support all students. The book highlights how all learners are ‘capable of greatness’ with the appropriate shift in systems and priorities.”

—Michael W. Adams, EdD, Executive Director, American Schools of Central America, Colombia‐Caribbean and Mexico (Tri‐Association)

“As an educator of 30 years and currently serving as MTSS Coordinator, I believe In Support of Students is empowering! Whether you are an educator in the first stage of implementing MTSS or already full‐steam ahead, this book provides a blueprint that is proactive and responsive to student success for all learners. The authors take you on a journey through change, crafting a vision, planning for success, and action steps to an inclusive multi‐tiered system of supports. Reflection questions posed throughout the book are a bonus to provoke conversation for the reader and district teams. This is the real deal for educators looking to create and sustain an equitable MTSS!”

—Lorri Race, MTSS Coordinator 6–12, Norwich City School District

“Intentionally designing our educational systems to ensure inclusive experiences rooted in belonging for all students is not the work for leaders faint of heart. In In Support of All Students: A Leader's Guide to Equitable MTSS, authors Katie Novak and Kristan Rodriguez have integrated their vast knowledge of universal design for learning (UDL) and implementation/improvement science to assist equity warriors in their journey of self‐reflection, organizational improvement, and ultimately creating a system that benefits those we serve. A must‐read and call to action.”

—Kevin Schaefer, Director, Inclusive Practices, Supporting Inclusive Practices (SIP) Project, El Dorado County Office of Education

“Dr. Katie Novak and Dr. Kristan Rodriguez deliver again! School and district leaders and MTSS teams will benefit from this practical how‐to guide that walks readers through the development/refinement of a school's multi‐tiered system of support through the lens of UDL. The authors share practical tips, tools, and tales that can be used by teams to deepen their knowledge of MTSS and improve their systems so that every student can thrive.”

—Molly McCabe, Instructional Services, Riverside County Office of Education

“In In Support of Students: A Leader's Guide to Equitable MTSS, Dr. Novak and Dr. Rodriguez provide a clear, concise pathway to the change needed in our schools to support all students. They have demystified equitable MTSS implementation, providing the connections between what we talk about doing and the steps we can take to do it, placing students at the center—guiding the process of adapting our school environments into places where all students are included and learn!”

—Annie Lamberto, Special Education and Inclusionary Practices, Washington Education Association

“This book is an excellent playbook for any school administrator to follow to get equitable MTSS going in their district. Whether this is your introduction to MTSS or you are well on your way, this book is the reference that you need to make the transformative changes in your school in order to truly support all students.”

—Steven C. Meyer, Superintendent, Clinton Public Schools

“This book is a must‐read for any leader looking to make their school or district meet the increasingly diverse needs of all students. Written by practitioners for practitioners, it is a roadmap to follow, including many opportunities for collaboration and reflection built into each chapter.”

—Dr. Matthew Crowley, Superintendent, Woburn Public Schools

“In Support of Students stands out among other books that are focused on MTSS in that Novak and Rodriguez focus on change and improvement science strategies to incorporate a comprehensive and equitable multi‐tiered system of support. As always, Katie and Kristan incorporate their sense of humor and relatable anecdotes to make sense of complex changes like this.”

—Henry J. Turner, EdD, Award‐Winning High School Principal and Author of Change the Narrative: How to Foster an Antiracist Culture in Your School

“Katie Novak and Kristan Rodriguez have delivered a truly empowering gift. In Support of Students: A Leader's Guide to Equitable MTSS is a how‐to guide that delivers not only the tools and resources for learning leaders, but the strategies and models to examine current systems to support implementation of an authentic tiered system of support. Now we can finally answer the question ‘Where do I start?’ Through their candid storytelling and reflections at the onset of each chapter, Katie and Kristan connect with readers at such a genuine personal and professional level. Get ready to be equipped to lead inclusive, equitable, and sustainable change!”

—Jennifer Knight DeLashmutt, Director of Curriculum and Professional Learning, International School Bangkok

“Katie Novak and Kristan Rodriguez have written a must‐read guide for systems to move beyond theory and planning to actionable systemic changes for all of our children to be successful and engaged in their learning. This book is invaluable for all levels of educational leaders.”

—Krestin Bahr, Superintendent, Peninsula School District

“Every student deserves the very best education. Katie Novak and Kristan Rodriguez advocate for all students by coaching school leaders to design school and classroom systems that support every child's access to the grade‐level curriculum. This is a book for school leaders and leadership teams looking to break free from the ‘that's how we've always done it’ mindset and entertain ideas and change that will support learners' academic, behavioral, and social needs. The ‘Pause and Reflect’ questions used in this book are a lifeline for school leaders looking to change their mindsets and systems.”

—Joanna Shelley, Educator