How do we apply?

1. Gather your leadership team: if you haven’t already, bring together a leadership team to complete this application together. This team should include the superintendent, district office administrators, principals, and other key staff in leadership positions. It is critical that the application be completed with direct input from district leaders who are positioned to allocate resources and make decisions regarding district goals, procedures, and instructional practices.

2. Meet with ORTIi: make an appointment to meet with an ORTIi coach to discuss your districts needs and what kind of support makes the most sense for you. This will be a 30-60 minute interview intended to calibrate expectations and to make sure you’re prepared to complete this application.

3. Complete rubrics: an ORTIi coach will guide your leadership team through two ORTIi MTSS implementation rubrics (Basic MTSS-Reading School(s) Implementation Rubric (Elementary) and District MTSS Essential Components Rubric). This will provide baseline data as you begin your implementation process.

4. Gather and submit signatures: Submit signatures from your entire leadership team. It is important that district leaders indicate that they have read the application, had the opportunity to provide input, and are committed to implementing or improving your MTSS for literacy in all of your elementary schools.

How much does this cost?

There is no cost to receive support from ORTIi, aside from any travel costs or release time associated with attending trainings or events. Additionally, your school district will also receive funding to offset these costs associated with your participation.

What kind of support can we receive?

Oregon school districts can receive support from ORTIi in one of two ways:

• Comprehensive support: Districts agree to a four year implementation process to build their Multi-Tiered System of Support in Reading (MTSS-R) from the ground up as a part of a cadre of districts working with ORTIi. Cadre 12 will conclude at the end of the 2027 school year. Applications to join Cadre 13 will open in the spring of 2026. Districts in an ORTIi cadre receive the maximum amount of coaching, training, and technical assistance, as well as increased financial assistance.

• Targeted support: Districts opt-in to receive support for one to two years in refining an aspect of their MTSS-R. Applications to receive targeted support are opened every spring. Targeted support is intended for school districts who have otherwise already implemented MTTS-R, or have worked with ORTIi in the past. Districts receiving targeted support receive coaching, training, and technical assistance, and are eligible to receive some financial assistance during their first year.
  If a district’s needs are greater than can be addressed with targeted support alone, they may use the upcoming 25-26 school year to develop readiness before joining Cadre 13 in 26-27.