Episode 6 of On the School Bus with Dr. Spates, the mic flips — three aspiring teachers interview Dr. Spates about what it actually takes to build an MTSS system that works in real classrooms.

From relationships to data, from teacher collaboration to differentiation, this conversation breaks MTSS and RTI down in a way that’s real, practical, and grounded in care. Dr. Spates shares strategies educators can use tomorrow to support diverse learners academically, socially, and emotionally.

Whether you’re a teacher, principal, student teacher, or instructional leader, this episode is packed with insight into what it truly means to support every student.

Guests

Special thanks to Christal Heard, Yesenia Padilla and Nicole Vera for joining this amazing episode.