The Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is a framework that uses a multidisciplinary team (teacher, counselor, academic coach and/or an administrator) to identify, intervene on behalf of, and monitor the progress of students identified as being at risk.
Students are identified as being at risk based on their academic and/or behavior data. Once identified, the team monitors the student to make informed decisions concerning appropriate progress monitoring and the adjustment of supports based on the student's response to research-based interventions (RtI). Parents are not required to attend problem-solving meetings, but must be given opportunities to participate in the problem-solving process.
The RtI aspect of MTSS uses student data to determine how the students respond to research-based interventions (RtI). Levels of tiered support are adjusted (increased, decreased or discontinued) depending on the student’s response.
Students are assessed to determine which students need additional support to meet grade level standards. MTSS organizes interventions into tiers, or levels of support.
Tier 1 – All students receive high-quality differentiated instruction.
Tier 2 – In addition to Tier 1, students needing more support receive small-group interventions. The difference includes increased time, smaller groups and a narrowed focus of instruction.
Tier 3 – Students who do not respond adequately to Tier 2 interventions receive support in the form of Tier 3 interventions which are more individualized and intensive than the Tier 2 supports.
Below are some resources available to parents who would like additional information explaining the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). If you have a specific concern regarding your student, please contact your school administrator, school counselor and/or classroom teacher.
Members of the MTSS team at Rainbow may include, in addition to you and your child's teacher:
Kristy Marshall, Principal
Fallon Crosby, Assitant Principal
Heidi Kennedy, Instructional Coach
Vanessa Battreal, SAM/Interventionist
Mary Miller, Certified School Counselor
Please reach out to us with any questions that you may have about your child's progress.