Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)

MTSS at a glance

MTSS is a framework many schools use to provide targeted support to struggling students.

The goal of MTSS is to intervene early so students can catch up with their peers.

It screens all students and aims to address academic, social emotional, mental health & behavior challenges.

MTSS is designed to help schools identify struggling students early and intervene quickly. It focuses on the “whole child.” That means it supports academic growth, but many other areas, too. These include behavior, social and emotional needs, and absenteeism (not attending school).

The tiers of support are a huge part of MTSS. They get more intense from one level to the next. For example, a child getting small group interventions may need to “move up” to one-on-one help.

Universal Instruction that all students receive 

Targeted supports for a small group of students

Individualized support for few students

Resources for Educators

Some students struggle with academics. Others struggle with behavioral challenges. Still others struggle with both. How do schools respond to students with challenges or struggles that interfere with their ability to learn?

What types of workshops/trainings does OCM BOCES offer in regards to MTSS?

OCM BOCES offers personalized workshops and trainings based on a school and/or districts specific needs.  Below is a list of examples of what we offer (list is not exhaustive).

MTSS Leadership Networking Work Days
Monthly MTSS PLCs
Supporting writing your MTSS Implementation Plan
MTSS Strategic Planning for Leaders
MTSS 101 & Staff Buy-In
MTSS Coaching
Tier 1 Supports & Interventions
Tier 2 Supports & Interventions
Tier 3 Supports & Interventions
Data Collection, Progress Monitoring & Implementation
Data-Drive Decision Making & Problem Solving
Culturally Responsive MTSS
Creating a Trauma Sensitive Classroom
Classroom Management Systems
Implementing an SEL Framework
Second Step workshops/training
Character Education workshops/training
PBIS
Restorative Practices
Community Building Circles
Mindfulness
Supporting student self-management
De-Escalation Strategies/Avoiding the Power Struggle
Adult Self-Care
Mental Health
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Suicide Safety for Schools
Responsive Classroom
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS)
Working with families and the community to improve student  outcomes
DASA  Coordinators


Contact Hillary O'Hagan-MTSS & Community Schools Coordinator