January 22, 2026

MTSS and SPARK Time
In September, we launched MTSS—a Multi-Tiered System of Support—in kindergarten and first grade. MTSS is a proactive framework that integrates data and instruction to maximize student achievement while also supporting social, emotional, and behavioral needs. This program is going exceptionally well, and students are making grand progress. We plan to expand SPARK beginning second semester.  Second graders will engage in SPARK literacy groups.  Students in grades 4 and 5 will be part of Math SPARK groups.  We plan to add third grade after the third quarter of school. 

MTSS includes three tiers of support:

• Tier 1 – Core Instruction: What all students receive

• Tier 2 – Supplemental Interventions: Targeted support for students who need additional help.

• Tier 3 – Intensive Interventions: Specialized support for students with significant needs.
  As part of this framework, students will participate in SPARK Time (Support, Practice, and Reinforce Key Skills). Three days a week for 30 minutes, students will move into small, flexible groups to receive instruction at their academic level. For some, this will mean additional support, while for others, it will mean enrichment. These groups are fluid and will change regularly based on student data and individual needs. As the year progresses, we will gradually add other grade levels.