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Georgia educators are aligning to create a preventive framework to improve the performance outcomes of all learners. Georgia's Tiered System of Supports for Students is continued implementation of Georgia's Systems of Continuous Improvement, the statewide plan to provide a tiered system of supports for the districts, schools, and students. The tiered system includes evidence-based interventions and screenings that will provide the different levels of support needed to maximize student achievement and reduce behavior problems.
What is MTSS?
Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) is, first and foremost, about helping students. More specifically, MTSS is a way that districts and schools organize and provide education to ensure that students receive the instruction they need to be successful.
By operating as an MTSS, schools acknowledge that students’ needs vary, so the best way to help them achieve is to provide instruction matching those needs. Within an MTSS, educators carefully monitor student progress and work to ensure that all students receive effective instruction while providing more targeted or individualized support when needed.
The Henry County Schools’ Multi-Tiered System of Supports is a proactive prevention framework of team-driven, data-informed problem-solving that improves the outcomes of all students through effective leadership, family, school, and community partnering, and a layered continuum of evidence-based practices and supports.
What is SST?
The Student Support Team (SST) is a problem-solving process in every Georgia school. Its purpose is to find ways around roadblocks to success for any student referred to it. Several recent events and decisions, both national and state, have placed markedly increased importance on the SST process. The SST supports students receiving Tier 3 supports.
The realization that conditions beyond mere academics play a pivotal role for students at risk of failure. School-based management and problem-solving have become recognized successes in the national education reform movement. The SST process allows schools to demonstrate progress towards better teacher support and more parent involvement.
SST Meetings
Every school has a Student Support Team (SST) Chairs that organizes and facilitates SST meetings. These individuals understand the structures, processes, and people needed to create plans for student success. The work is in conjunction with the MTSS administrator to ensure the MTSS/SST framework is implemented with fidelity.
Student Support Teams use the problem-solving model to create intervention plans and monitor progress toward goals.
Problem Identification
Problem Analysis
Plan Implementation
Plan Evaluation
The Georgia Department of Education gives guidance on SST requirements.
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