The CharacterStrong
MTSS Implementation Specialist Certification Training
This 2-day Specialist certification training will provide building, district, and regional leaders with cutting-edge tools, resources, and skills grounded in implementation science to drive the successful implementation of a multi-tiered system of support.
January 29th-30th, 2024
Redondo Beach, CA
The CharacterStrong MTSS Certification Specialist Training is an immersive learning experience where educators will walk away with deeper knowledge, practical tools, and methods to drive the successful implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Support that is focused on equipping the adults to deliver early, timely, and appropriate care for students.
Upcoming Trainings
January 29th-30th, 2024: Redondo Beach, CA - Location: Shade Hotel Redondo Beach
CONFERENCE: Monday - Tuesday, January 29th-30th, 2024
LOCATION: Shade Hotel Redondo Beach | Redondo Beach, CA

What is included?
- An engaging and dynamic training experience delivered by top experts in the field
- The opportunity to network with other like-minded leaders engaged in developing Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Frameworks
- The transfer of tools, methods, and resources to bring the implementation of MTSS to life in your system
- Certification as CharacterStrong MTSS Implementation Specialist and clock hours towards re-licensure that meets new state mandates
- Breakfast, lunch, and appetizers on Day 1, Breakfast and lunch on Day 2
5 Things You
Don't Want to Miss- Practical Methods with Proven Success: Develop competencies related to knowledge, methods, and tools that drive successful implementation of an integrated, human-centered approach to MTSS.
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- Proven Interventions: Develop expertise in a recipe approach to Tier 1 and a research-based problem-solving approach to Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports.
- Opportunities to Network with like Minded Educational Leaders: Professional learning network to exchange ideas, resources, and collaboratively problem-solve common barriers to implementation both during the training and after.
- Boosted Confidence to Create Systems Change: Systems change is complicated and requires knowledge of implementation, tools to support it, and confidence to address the change back in your system.
- Boosted Confidence to Create Systems Change: Systems change is complicated and requires knowledge of implementation, tools to support it, and confidence to address the change back in your system.
- Opportunities to Network with like Minded Educational Leaders: Professional learning network to exchange ideas, resources, and collaboratively problem-solve common barriers to implementation both during the training and after.
- Training from the Experts: You'll have the unique opportunity to learn from top experts in the field, with CharacterStrong leaders Dr. Clayton Cook (Chief Development Officer) and Megan Gruis (Executive Director of Implementation) who have over 35 years of combined practical experience leading this work in schools and performing cutting-edge research in the space.
What's My
Investment?
Early bird pricing ends
(December 1st 2023)
Note: To register groups of 10 or more, please contact us at [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend this Certification Training?
State & Regional MTSS Leads, District Level MTSS Teams and Leads, Building Level MTSS Teams and Leads, Administrators, Counselors, Social Workers, School Psychologists, Behavioral Interventionists, SEL Leads

How is this different from the other MTSS trainings I've been to?
This training moves past the understanding of MTSS and into how to integrate academic, social, emotional, and behavioral supports with implementation knowledge, tools, resources, and methods needed to strategically implement a comprehensive approach to MTSS.

Do we need to use CharacterStrong Solutions in order to attend?
No, we welcome all educators who are looking to enhance their knowledge of implementation and put it to use by bringing to life Multi-Tiered Systems of Support in their system.