MTSS

Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) emphasizes the principle that all students can learn when:

• All teachers differentiate instruction to enhance learning within a research-based core curriculum.
• Early access to a multi-tiered system of research-based interventions is provided.
• A problem-solving approach that depends on the use of reliable data and the progress monitoring of learners to assess the effects of interventions is used.

MULTI-TIERED SYSTEM OF SUPPORTS

Students' academic and behavioral needs are met through a multi-tiered system of support. All student receive core (Tier 1) instruction. When a student needs additional support, they receive supplemental interventions that increase in intensity to match a student's needs. At times, students require enrichment to support their learning; this is also supplemental to core instruction.

PROBLEM SOLVING PROCESS

Our school uses a problem solving process that assesses students’ academic and behavioral skills and matches instruction to these skills to improve student outcomes. Problem solving is defined as a process that includes a clear definition of the problem, a systematic analysis of why the problem is occurring, an explicit intervention plan, and progress monitoring to determine the effectiveness of efforts to improve student performance.

ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF A MTSS:

MTSS supports the goal of Continuous School Improvement. MTSS always contains these essential components:

• Comprehensive Commitment & Leadership
• Data System
• Problem Solving & Team Structure
• Multi-Tiered System of Instruction & Intervention
• Implementation Monitoring & Ongoing Action Planning