A Tiered Approach-MTSS

For our instructional approaches, we have a multi tiered support system (MTSS).  The MTSS platform is housed within a digital Learning Management System (LMS) of Panorama ED.  Credential are required to enter system.   DCPS credentials needed to access site. 

Tier 1: Provide a quality core instructional program that uses gradual release of responsibility. (75-85%)

• responsive

• data driven

• gradual release of responsibility

Tier 2: Supplemental needs-based instruction. (10-15%)

• approximately 20 weeks

• additional layers of support

• offered within general education environment

• preserves the core curriculum

Tier 3: Intensive individualized instruction.  (5-10%)

• student who are not responsive to the curriculum or short term tier 2 interventions

• includes more time

• lower teacher to student ratio

• individualized lessons based on data indicating strengths and weaknesses

• paired with experts in content including but not limited to curriculum specialists, coaches, speech pathologists, intervention specialists

Adults must first gather evidence of whether or not students are responding to "instruction" before checking to see if they respond to "intervention."  

adapted from Enhancing RTI: How to ensure Success with Effective Classroom Instruction and Intervention. Fisher, Douglas and Nancy Frey.