The Focus of the MCPS Student ServiceS Department...

establish a range of evidence based instructional interventions that are implemented systematically based on student academic, behavioral, attendance, and mental health needs. We provide support through tiered interventions with an array of high quality, evidence based practices that are layered and implemented according to increasing levels of intensity.

Our work is based on:

• Data informed decision making

• Evidence based practices

• Equity for students, families, materials and resources

• Multi-disciplinary regularly scheduled team meetings

• Family involvement

• Monitoring student progress

• Fidelity of practices