Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)
School psychologists can be instrumental agents in the application of a multi-tiered system of academic and behavioral supports because of their broad training in evidence-based practice, consultation, assessment, and data-driven instructional decision making for students from diverse backgrounds.
(National Association of School Psychologists. (2010). Model for Comprehensive and Integrated School Psychological Services. Bethesda, MD: Author.)NC DPI MTSS Quick Facts…
- All staff and students are part of a multi-tiered system of support
- MTSS utilizes a systematic problem solving model to analyze multiple pieces of data to determine how all students are responding to instruction
- Teams problem solve in the areas of instruction, curriculum and environment
- MTSS is a layering of academic and behavior supports
- All students have access to all layers of instructional supports