About this episode

The episode discusses the evolving role of multitiered systems of supports in school counseling and practical implementation strategies.

<img class=" wp-image-4864 aligncenter" src="https://videos.schoolcounselor.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ep59_social_media_1080x01800.jpg" alt="" width="378" height="378" /> In this episode of I Hear You Say, host Jill Cook, ASCA executive director, and co-host Janae Douglas, ASCA education and training coordinator, are joined by Dr. Emily Goodman-Scott, Dr. Jennifer Betters-Bubon, Dr. Margaret Donahue and Dr. Jacob Olsen, collectively known as School Counselors for MTSS, for a conversation about the growing role of multitiered systems of supports (MTSS) within the school counseling profession and its integration into the ASCA National Model®. The guests reflect on how the field has evolved from introducing MTSS concepts to focusing on deeper, more intentional implementation and share updates from the newly submitted second edition of "Making MTSS Work." The discussion explores expanded real-world examples; stronger guidance around teaming and collaboration; evidence- and practice-based interventions; and the importance of incorporating student, family and staff perspectives into Tier 1 systems. They also discuss…

People in this episode

Host: Jill Cook

Guests: Dr. Emily Goodman-Scott, Dr. Jennifer Betters-Bubon, Dr. Margaret Donahue, Dr. Jacob Olsen

Topics covered

• multitiered systems of supports
• school counseling
• ASCA National Model
• implementation strategies
• student and family perspectives
• collaboration in education

Keywords

• MTSS
• school counseling
• ASCA
• implementation tools
• evidence-based interventions
• student perspectives
• collaboration
• SEL
• restorative practices

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ASCA

Books & works: Making MTSS Work

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