Welcome to MTSS

What is MTSS?

Multi-Tiered System of Supports: MTSS is a system we use to make sure we are meeting every student's needs. We start by providing good instruction and support for all students. If a student needs some extra help, we provide additional support and monitor their progress. If they need more intensive support, we provide additional instruction and support. We regularly look at their progress to see what is working and what they may need next.

Here’s how it works:

• Everyone starts with great teaching. All students get high-quality, research-based instruction in the regular classroom from the start.
  
  

• We check in on progress often. Throughout the year, we use assessments (like benchmark tests and classroom data) to see how students are doing compared to grade-level expectations and their peers.
  
  

• Support comes in different levels. MTSS uses a “tiered” approach:
  
  

  • Tier 1: All students get strong instruction in the classroom.
    
    

  • Tier 2: Students who need a little extra help get small group support.
    
    

  • Tier 3: Students who need more intensive support receive individualized instruction.
    
    

• Who provides support? Help may come from classroom teachers, reading or math specialists, interventionists, or special educators—depending on the need.
  
  

• We monitor progress closely. If a child is receiving extra help, we check in often to see how they’re doing and whether we need to adjust their support.
  
  

• Students enter MTSS based on data. We use benchmark scores and teacher observations throughout the school year to identify students who might benefit from intervention.
  
  

• Families are part of the team. If your child is receiving support through MTSS, we’ll keep you informed about their progress, the goals we’re working toward, and the people helping them. Your input is always welcome!
  
  

MTSS helps us catch learning challenges early, offer the right type of help, and keep your child on track for success in school.