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Since 1988, the Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement (CAREI) at the University of Minnesota has connected research to practice— serving students, educators, workforces, organizations, and communities.

05/29/2026

Don’t miss your chance for 20% off! ⏳ Our exclusive partner code for this year’s International MTSS Association -IMA Global Summit ends this Sunday, May 31.

Join CAREI team members Kim Gibbons, Nicole McKevett, and Courtney Wheeler for research-based sessions on math, literacy, systematic change and more.

🎟️ Use code at checkout: CAREI-IMA-20%
👉 Register now: mtssassociation.org/ima-global-summit

05/22/2026

We are thrilled to announce that CAREI is an official Gold Partner for this year’s International MTSS Association (IMA) Global Summit! 🌟

IMA is the leading global organization advancing evidence-based, multi-tiered education frameworks. Join CAREI in San Francisco (July 29–31) as we lead research-backed sessions on math, literacy frameworks, and scaling institutional MTSS. If you want actionable strategies for your district, this is the place to be!

Save 20% on your virtual or in-person registration pass. Use code CAREI-IMA-20% at checkout before it expires on May 31, 2026. ⏰

Register now: mtssassociation.org/ima-global-summit

05/14/2026

Let’s talk about the 2026-27 school year: What is the #1 goal you want to achieve for your district?

05/13/2026

We enjoyed connecting with so many dedicated educators at the Reading Intervention Vendor Showcase hosted by the Southeast Service Cooperative. 📚 CAREI Literacy Specialist, Holly Pfeiffer, showcased PRESS (Path to Reading Excellence in School Sites) and ways the framework supports system-wide literacy.

Explore PRESS and other CAREI services: carei.umn.edu/literacy-products/press-path-reading-excellence-school-sites

05/11/2026

CAREI is heading to the MASE Best Practices Conference! ⭐ Join MTSS Support Specialist Nicole McKevett and Mona Perkins (Rochester Public Schools) on May 14 at 9:45 a.m. for their session, “Creating a Unified System of MTSS-Math.” 🤝

We’ll be discussing how to bridge the gap between general and special education using shared language and leadership practices that align Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3.

Learn more about CAREI: carei.umn.edu

MN Administrators for Special Education - MASE

05/08/2026

We really enjoyed presenting at the 2026 WCASS Spring Conference in La Crosse, WI! Kathy Ryder, Dan Knewitz, and Chad Schmidt shared strategies on adapting MTSS for unique high school settings alongside Jill Dunn from Rochester Public Schools.

Learn more about CAREI: carei.umn.edu

05/07/2026

Are you exploring new ways to support readers and improve system-wide literacy? 📚 Join CAREI on May 12 at the Reading Intervention Vendor Showcase in Rochester, MN hosted by the Southeast Service Cooperative!

We’ll be on-site showcasing PRESS (Path to Reading Excellence in School Sites), our evidence-based K-5 framework for data-driven interventions. Whether you’re a literacy lead or principal, we’d love to show you how PRESS and other CAREI services can help your schools thrive.

Can’t wait until the event? Explore PRESS today: carei.umn.edu/literacy-products/press-path-reading-excellence-school-sites

05/06/2026

The CAREI team is having a great time at The Reading League Summit in Syracuse, NY! 📚 Stop by Booth #3 to chat with our experts about evidence-based literacy solutions before the floor closes.

Learn more: carei.umn.edu

04/30/2026

Big news! 🏆📚

We are proud to announce that CAREIALL: Advancing Language and Literacy has officially earned Accreditation from the International Dyslexia Association (IDA).

This national designation recognized CAREIALL as a leader in preparing educators to provide evidence-based structured literacy instruction. CAREIALL offers IDA-verified training that prepares educators for the KPEERI exam and empowers them to support all students, including those with dyslexia. ✅

Learn more about CAREIALL: z.umn.edu/CAREIALL

04/29/2026

On May 5-6, 2026, CAREI’s headed to Syracuse, NY!

We can’t wait to join other researchers, practitioners, and literacy leaders from across the country at the 2026 The Reading League Summit, where we will be sharing how CAREI's literacy experts can help district and school leaders transform student outcomes through literacy data.

CAREI offers evidence-based resources to help your school system thrive, including FP+M, CAREIALL, PRESS, and more. We’re excited to chat with you about how CAREI can help you and your teams leverage data to advance equitable literacy outcomes for your students.

Learn more about CAREI: carei.umn.edu

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Learning And Environmental Sciences Building, Ste 425 1954 Buford Avenue
Saint Paul, MN

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http://www.carei.umn.edu/

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