MTSS Belief Survey

Survey should be completed annually in each building

Teaming Structure

Problem Solving Team Defined

This term is an umbrella term often used to describe groups of individuals that meet to analyze data and determine solutions to problems. In a MTSS, there can be multiple problem solving teams. Professional Learning Communities (PLC), Intervention Teams, and the Student Assistance Team (SAT) are all examples of teams that generally meet to discuss school-wide areas of concern related to the instruction, curriculum, and environment for all students or groups of students.

Specialized teams, such as the IEP Team, are also problem-solving teams; however, its purpose is initiated for individual students who are suspected of a disability or who have already been identified with a disability and is coordinated according to the regulatory requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Individualized Education Program Team (IEP Team) Defined

This is the problem-solving team to which a student is referred what a disability is suspected, or a parent requests a formal evaluation. This team will engage in the problem-solving necessary to determine if a formal evaluation for special education and related services will occur and ensures that the appropriate procedures and documentation are completed in compliance with federal regulations and state policies. The implementation of interventions prior to a referral to the IEP Team is not required if a disability has been suspected by the parent or school staff or a parent or teacher has requested a formal evaluation in writing. However, interventions may need to be implemented concurrently with the formal evaluation timeline in order to provide the IEP Team a required component of a comprehensive evaluation at the time eligibility for special education and related services will be determined.