The information below covers general information about the MTSS framework and the district's process. For grade band specific documents and resources, please use the tabs along the top of the website.
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Image Source: branchingminds.com/mtss-guide
What is MTSS?
What is MTSS?
Fairfield's Definition
MTSS is a problem-solving tiered framework that uses data to assist educators in supporting all students through consistent, intentional, and preventative systems for the students' academic, behavioral and social-emotional growth.
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MTSS Framework
MTSS Framework
An MTSS framework is comprised of three tiers:
An MTSS framework is comprised of three tiers:
Image Source: branchingminds.com/mtss-guide
Please visit the grade bands tabs to learn more about what each tier looks like at different levels.
Please visit the grade bands tabs to learn more about what each tier looks like at different levels.
Purpose & Research
Purpose & Research
"The purpose of MTSS is to provide adequate and equitable tiered support for all students—while also supporting educators and administrators to more effectively and efficiently help students. MTSS intentionally encompasses the whole child—supporting students academically, social-emotionally, and behaviorally."
Source: branchingminds.com/mtss-guide
MTSS as a framework is driven by research. To read more, visit the following links:
The American Institute for Research
Research brief: Multi-tier Systems of Supports (MTSS)
Integration of Academic and Behavioral MTSS at the District Level using Implementation Science
Implementing MTSS in Beginning Reading: Tools and Systems to Support Schools and Teachers
The role of school improvement planning in the implementation of MTSS in secondary schools
Better Together: Using MTSS as a Structure for Building School–Family Partnerships
Fairfield's Process Development
Fairfield's Process Development
2021-2022: The district participated in a Needs Assessment with Hamilton County ESC to evaluate interventions (strategies/resources) being used across the district by Intervention Specialists and Reading Center teachers. The results of this audit indicated a need for the district to evaluate its system, decision-making rules, and resources.
2022-2023: Elementary and Secondary MTSS Committees met throughout the year. The common themes included a need for clarity and consistency related to the MTSS process, including data sources, decision-making rules, and interventions. The committees developed a local definition and chose the visual above from Branching Minds to help guide understanding and conversation around MTSS in the district. Subcommittees were formed to address our three areas of focus: Academics, Behavior, and SEL.
2023-2024: Elementary and Secondary MTSS Committees continued to meet. The work focused on developing the process, establishing teams, and warehousing and sharing information. Teams made significant progress and the decision was made to begin implementing processes in the buildings. This looks different across grade levels, but all agreed to start implementation of certain elements to move the work forward.
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