Multi-tiered Systems

of Support (MTSS)

"Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) is a coordinated system of academic and behavioral supports designed to ensure that all students get off to a healthy start and achieve school success."
(Teaching Reading Sourcebook, 3rd ed., p. 744)

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Decision Making Rules

Root Cause Analysis

Reading Tiered Fidelity Inventory (RTFI)

The 3 Tiers

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MTSS
- Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
RtI
- Response to Intervention
PBIS
- Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
SEL
- Social and Emotional Learning
UDL
- Universal Design for Learning

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MTSS At-a-Glance:

The goal of MTSS is to identify struggling students early so intervention can begin quickly
It isn't a 'specific' curriculum but rather a proactive approach
It screens ALL kids to provide targeted support to those who are struggling

MTSS 3 Tiered Approach:

(Each tier intensifies in its approach)

Tier 1: core instruction is adequate to meet the need of most students
- Universal Instruction
- differentiated, evidence-based core instruction that ALL students receive
Tier 2: some students need additional support beyond the core instruction
- Targeted Intervention
- small-group interventions in addition to the Tier 1 instruction
Tier 3: a few of the students receiving additional support require more individualized support
- Intensive Intervention
- individualized intervention support

At P.K. Yonge, using Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) enables teachers to differentiate and provide each student the right level of instruction to succeed. This video focuses on MTSS academic supports.