
MTSS Implementers Round Up
May 29 | 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Overview
The Alabama MTSS Implementers Round Up is a one-day professional learning event for all educators. Four national experts will provide 20-minute “Lightening Lessons” presentations, followed by Q&As, planning and discussion time, and networking opportunities.
Topics include:
- Integrating academics and social, emotional and behavioral well-being across three tiers
- Educator wellbeing
- Classroom practices
- Screening and progress monitoring
- PBIS implementation and cost benefit
- Supporting students with autism across the three tiers
| Available Dates | May 29, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
| Location | Bryant Conference Center 240 Paul W. Bryant Drive Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 |
| Speakers | Dr. Tim Lewis, U. of Missouri Dr. Shanna Hirsh, U. of Maryland Dr. Terry Scott, U. of Louisville Dr. Laci Watkins, Texas A&M U. Dr. Sara McDaniel, U. of Alabama Dr. Courtney O’Grady, U. of Alabama |
Who Should Attend
- District-level administrators
- School-level administrators
- Teachers
- Behavior interventionists
- Counselors
- Social workers
- School psychologists/psychometrists
Agenda Coming Soon!

Speakers
Dr. Tim Lewis, U. of Missouri
Dr. Shanna Hirsh, U. of Maryland
Dr. Terry Scott, U. of Louisville
Dr. Laci Watkins, Texas A&M U.
Dr. Sara McDaniel, U. of Alabama
Dr. Courtney O'Grady, U. of Alabama
Event Location
The conference will be held at the Bryant Conference Center located in the heart of Tuscaloosa on The University of Alabama campus.
Directions
Parking Your Vehicle
Attendees can park at the Capstone Parking Deck, which is located across the street from the Bryant Conference Center. A limited number of handicap parking spaces are available in front of the Conference Center. Approximately one week prior to the conference start date, you will receive a parking permit. The parking permit will only be valid for the Capstone Parking Deck and the handicap spaces in front of the Bryant Conference Center.
Registration
Register Online
You will be taken to our online registration area. The screen will look different from this part of our website and will open in a new window. You will click on the year that you wish to register for. If you register more than one person, each must have an individual email address to utilize the online registration system.
Register by Phone
Our Registration Services Office is open Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. To register by phone or for inquiries regarding your registration, please call 205-348-3000.
Special Accommodation Requests
The University of Alabama is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Requests for accommodation of physical and/or dietary needs should be made at least 30 calendar days in advance of the program date. Please email your request to professionaldevelopment@ua.edu.
A portion of the invoice amount for this program will go to the Capstone Lifelong Learning Foundation to support activities of The University of Alabama and the Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education.
Need our STAARS Vendor Number? Please use VC000118827 for UA Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education.
Cancellation Policy
A cancellation charge of 100% of the registration fee will be assessed on cancellations occurring within seven (7) days of the start of this session. Any changes to the session registration type (example: in-person to virtual or virtual to in-person) within seven (7) calendar days of the program will be assessed a $25.00 administrative fee. Refunds will not be granted after the program has begun. The University of Alabama reserves the right to cancel, postpone or combine class sections, to limit registration or to change instructors. Contact the Registration Services department at 205-348-3000 or registration_services@ua.edu to cancel your registration. View the OTIDE Cancellation Policy.

Exhibitors & Sponsors
Exhibit Booth
- $200 for-profit / $150 nonprofit
- Includes: One exhibit booth, organization recognition in the conference program, one conference pass
Sponsor Opportunities
Bronze Sponsor – $500
- One exhibit booth
- Recognition in conference program
- One conference pass
- Recognition on social media
Silver Sponsor – $1,000
- One exhibit booth
- Recognition in conference program
- One conference pass
- Recognition on social media
- Recognition on website
Gold Sponsor – $1,500
- One exhibit booth
- Recognition in conference program
- One conference pass
- Recognition on social media
- Recognition on website
- Recognition and signage during lunch
Platinum Sponsor – $2,000
- One exhibit booth
- Recognition in conference program
- Two conference passes
- Recognition on social media
- Recognition on website
- Recognition and signage during lunch
- Post-conference attendee list
Crimson Sponsor – $2,500
- One exhibit booth
- Recognition in conference program
- Two conference passes
- Recognition on social media
- Recognition on website
- Recognition and signage during lunch
- Post-conference attendee list
- 3-5 minutes at podium during program
Questions about the conference?
Contact Valerie Tisdale for more information.
