Amy Williamson

Mtss Specialist @Umn Center For Applied Research & Educational Improvement Carei

Des Moines, IA, US
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WORK HISTORY

Jan 2025 — Present

Mtss Specialist @Umn Center For Applied Research & Educational Improvement Carei

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Support state and local education agencies in scaling up evidence-based practices-Lead the identification of K-12 evidence-based literacy interventions-Provide technical assistance to school districts and other educational agencies in developing and implementing action plans for improving student outcomes-Provide coaching to Regional MTSS Literacy Leads and Coaches on MTSS implementation-Design and deliver professional learning targeted toward key needs-Build or identify tools and resources to assist schools in improving data-based decision-making practices.Conduct research and evaluation on topics in literacy, MTSS implementation, implementation science, and de-implementation of ineffective practices-Design and lead implementation reviews of MTSS framework-Design research and evaluation plans for school districts, nonprofit organizations, higher education institutions, and community organizations-Work with clients to develop research-based proposals for grants and projects including logic models, methods design, and literature reviews-Prepare written and oral reports or research and evaluation results-Coordinate projects and project staff.

EDUCATION

1993 — 1997

Iowa State University

BA, Political Science, Classical Studies

1997 — 2001

Emory University

MA, Political Science

SKILLS

PolicyProgram ImplementationData AnalysisLegislative PolicyEducational LeadershipStaff DevelopmentProgram EvaluationLegal ComplianceStataGovernmentProgram DevelopmentProgram ManagementStrategic PlanningPerformance ReviewsResearchPublic SpeakingRtiK-12 EducationQuantitative ResearchData ManagementAdministrationPublic PolicySpecial EducationResearch DesignGovernment AdministrationEducation PolicyIdea ComplianceK-12AssessmentLeadershipData SystemsPolitical ScienceSpssStatisticsEducationAccountabilityEducational ConsultingSurveys

ABOUT AMY WILLIAMSON

Education systems are overwhelmed. I help leaders simplify, focus, and implement what works.I lead Public Progress and serve as a specialist at the Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement (CAREI) at the University of Minnesota, supporting statewide and national work in MTSS, literacy, mathematics, and systems improvement.Previously, as Deputy Director of the Iowa Department of Education, I oversaw MTSS, assessment, special education, and $400M+ in annual ESSA/IDEA programming. I now partner with states, districts, and agencies to design and implement coherent systems that improve outcomes.Areas of expertise:MTSS (PreK–12)De-implementation strategiesLiteracy and math systems improvementState/federal policy and complianceLeadership development and change managementResearch and data useMy mission is simple: help education leaders make room for what works—and deliver results that last.

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