Consensus and Commitment

Overview

Collective responsibility for ensuring growth and success for all learners is assumed by each person within the school system, therefore key stakeholders (e.g., superintendent, principals, teachers, instructional support personnel, etc.) must arrive at consensus regarding the importance of adopting the MTSS framework and commit to the principles and practices that guide implementation. To achieve this, faculty and staff must first have a working knowledge and understanding of the core principles of MTSS.

Why It’s Essential

Building consensus creates the good-will and buy-in that reflects a mutual understanding and agreement to support the actions and responsibilities involved with the implementation of MTSS. Successful implementation, durability, and scaling up of MTSS is dependent on the commitment of all stakeholders to allocate sufficient time and resources.

Implementation

Indicators that characterize consensus and commitment include:

• Administrators, leadership teams, faculty, and staff have watched the MTSS overview that is available on the OPI Teacher Learning Hub and have a working knowledge and understanding of the core principles of the MTSS framework.

• The majority of the staff (80%) agree to adopt MTSS based on the results of the MTSS Staff Consensus Survey.

• District and building administrators commit to allocating the time and resources needed to support the implementation of MTSS and to actively engage in the process by:

  • Establishing a Leadership Team at the district and building levels

  • Scheduling and attending monthly leadership team meetings

  • Designating a facilitator with allotted time to carry out MTSS tasks

For more detailed information on Consensus and Commitment, review the Montana MTSS Essential Components.