Amy J. Basket

Implementation Specialist with extensive experience at MiMTSS Technical Assistance Center, specializing in data analysis and coaching strategies. Proven ability to streamline processes and improve student engagement through effective instructional design. Focused on empowering educators and creating high-quality learning environments.

• MiMTSS Technical Assistance Center
• -Provide intensive technical assistance to partnering districts installing the MTSS framework, reading, and behavior systems
• -Collaborated with teams to design and deliver webinars to explain the MTSS Practice Profile
• -Collaborated to design and train the District Implementation Infrastructure
• -Collaborated to design and train Early Warning System Data Coordinator Training
• -Facilitate Early Warning Data Coordinator Meetings
• -Provide content development support for the MiEWIMS platform
• BCPS Data and Assessment
• -Facilitate Train the Trainer Model to implement Illuminate K-12
• -Provided variety of after school training opportunities for Illuminate implementation
• -Support staff with data analysis of M-STEP, NWEA, PSAT/SAT and local assessment data
• -Developed systematic data collection of individualized reading plan information
• -Collaborated with Math/Science Department to develop science pre/posttests using Illuminate
• -Collaborated with Intermediate School District and Region regarding initiatives supporting the Whole Child
• BCPS Mathematics
• -Train teachers in the structures and pedagogy of a math initiative using book studies and workshops
• -Designed and implemented Family Math Nights
• -Created a video series “Help! I can’t do my kid’s homework”
• -Designed math benchmark assessments grades 1-5
• -Supported Content Coaches and teams with math data analysis
• -Provided support and training in mathematics instruction
• BCPS Gifted and Talented Program
• -Redesigned Middle School Honors Program- Identification process and curriculum expectations; 8th grade students can now earn High School credit in Algebra 1, Earth Science, and English 9
• -Facilitated yearly professional learning sessions for the gifted and talented program staff; topics included Torrance Creative Thinking, Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy, Underachievement, and the Affective Domain
• -Designed the Gifted and Talented Webpage for Bay City Public Schools
• -Oversee the yearly identification and evaluation of candidates for the Gifted and Talented Program.
• -Provide parent education sessions for Bay City Association for Academically Talented
• -Coordinated two nationally recognized speakers: Dr. Ellen Fielder and Dr. Linda Silverman