“In this essential second edition, McIntosh and Goodman provide a clear roadmap for unifying academic and behavioral supports into a seamless MTSS approach. As leading researchers who are deeply committed to field-level success, they bridge the gap between science and practice. Drawing on implementation science literature, this book gives educators the strategies across data systems, practices, and teaming that are needed to build structures that can be sustained over time. McIntosh and Goodman remind us that getting results for students goes hand in hand with supporting the dedicated people making it happen. This book makes us more thoughtful practitioners and designers of our systems. I consider it an absolute 'must-have' resource for anyone navigating the MTSS journey.”

—Dawn Miller, PhD, SWIFT Education Center, University of Kansas


“A valuable resource for educators looking to transform what can often be fragmented or siloed academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports into a coherent, responsive system that meets the needs of every learner and the educators who work with them. The familiar saying, 'the whole is greater than the sum of its parts,' aptly captures this book’s strong case for integrating RTI and PBIS. The authors skillfully bridge research and practice and offer practical guidance and tools. As someone who works with educators engaged in systems transformation efforts to better meet the needs of students most often on the margins, I especially appreciate the book’s attention to the implications of the research for students from different backgrounds, and what those implications mean for practice.”

—Seena M. Skelton, PhD, Leadership Development and Research Project Director, SWIFT Education Center


“This wonderful second edition incorporates new lessons learned on how to design, implement, and evaluate integrated tiered systems to meet students' academic and behavioral learning needs, highlighting the importance of systematic screening. McIntosh and Goodman provide the ideal balance between the 'why' and the 'how,' featuring practical resources for educators.”

—Kathleen Lynne Lane, PhD, BCBA-D, Roy A. Roberts Distinguished Professor, Department of Special Education, University of Kansas