California MTSS Professional Learning Institute

The California MTSS Professional Learning Institute (PLI) is an annual event that brings together educators, leaders, and partners from across the state to advance equity, access, and excellence for all learners through the California Multi-Tiered System of Support (CA MTSS) framework. The 2026 institute, themed 'From Innovation to Transformation: Empowering Every Learner,' will feature keynote speakers, practitioner-focused sessions, an innovation lab, and networking opportunities. CA MTSS is a comprehensive framework that helps schools respond more effectively to student needs through existing resources and programs, utilizing universal, targeted, and intensive tiers of support to ensure students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth. Session topics include Administrative Leadership, Best First Instruction, Family & Community Engagement, Organizational & School Culture, Inclusive Practices, Mental Health Supports, Student Services, School Counseling, Artificial Intelligence for Educators, Community Schools, Inclusive Behavior Instruction & Restorative Practices, Inclusive Social-Emotional Instruction, Special Education System Leadership, and Continuous Improvement.