Join Dr. Powers as she unpacks a statewide "Stone Soup" approach with Tina Lawson. Tina eloquently discusses how Pennsylvania has taken an integrated approach, connecting behavioral, mental and academic supports; built a diverse Community of Practice, and continues to grow in efficacy and efficiency in their state's MTSS framework, to include mental health.

"Nothing is ever perfect...everyone has something valuable to bring."

Resources: 

• PaPBS website
• PA Community of Practice 
• Annual Evaluation
• Equitable Practices Hub
• PaTTAN website
• Team Initiated Problem Solving (TIPS) District Readiness Checklist
• Team Initiated Problem Solving (TIPS) School Readiness Checklist 
• Michigan MTSS 
• The Educator's Blueprint Podcast Episode 44: Mental Health and Wellness with Kelly Perales

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