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Second‑grade teachers showcase MTSS reading supports; district nominates Lindsey Kane for Kansas Teacher of the Year
Summary
Wheatland second‑grade teachers demonstrated the district’s MTSS reading structure — tiered instruction, FastBridge oral reading fluency, Pathways reading units, progress monitoring and targeted interventions — and administrators announced Mrs. Lindsey Kane as the district nominee for Kansas Teacher of the Year.
Second‑grade teachers at Wheatland Elementary presented the district’s MTSS (Multi‑Tiered System of Supports) reading structure to the board and explained how students receive tiered instruction and targeted interventions.
Presenters said Tier 1 is grade‑level curriculum, Tier 2 targets students who need additional skill work and Tier 3 provides further intervention. The team said they use FastBridge oral‑reading‑fluency screening and Pathways to Reading Units of Study to identify needs; students meet in MTSS groups four days a week for a two‑week cycle, with progress monitoring on Wednesdays. Teachers described both intervention groups — targeted skill practice — and extension groups for higher‑performing students. A student, Brooklyn, described one comprehension routine as: “So you read a book and answer questions.” Another student, Empert Stegman, summarized the STEM rotation: “Sometimes we do Legos. Sometimes we do marble runs. Sometimes we do typing.com, and sometimes we do code.com.”
Separately, administrators introduced Mrs. Lindsey Kane as the district’s nominee for Kansas Teacher of the Year. The presenter summarized Kane’s service: she began in USD 262 in 2011, taught fifth grade for eight years at VCIS, took three years off to raise family and returned three years ago to teach eighth‑grade ELA at VCMS; the presenter praised her classroom climate and nominated her as the district’s pick for the statewide recognition.
Why it matters: The MTSS presentation outlined day‑to‑day academic supports that shape classroom instruction and interventions. The teacher nomination highlights district recognition of instructional practice.
Details - Screening/tools: FastBridge oral reading fluency and Pathways to Reading Units of Study used to place students in intervention or extension groups. - Schedule: MTSS groups meet four times weekly during a two‑week cycle; Wednesdays are used for progress monitoring and adjustments. - Classroom supports: Extension groups for enrichment and intervention groups that target specific reading skills; STEM and keyboarding rotations were noted as part of extension offerings. - Nomination: Mrs. Lindsey Kane nominated as USD 262’s Kansas Teacher of the Year candidate; the presenter noted her classroom engagement and history with the district.
