The Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and Response to Intervention (RTI) frameworks are designed to provide all students with the academic, social, and emotional support they need to thrive.

MTSS uses a proactive, data-driven approach that offers tiered levels of support based on student need. RTI focuses specifically on academic progress monitoring and targeted instruction for struggling learners.

Section 2: Importance of Teacher Reflection

Reflection helps teachers make informed decisions about how to support their students. By analyzing data, feedback, and classroom observations, educators can adjust instruction and interventions to meet diverse needs.

I’ve learned that effective reflection requires honesty, flexibility, and empathy. Teachers must continuously ask: Is my approach reaching every student?

Section 3: Insights from Talusan’s “Building Awareness of Disability”

Liza Talusan’s work emphasizes the importance of recognizing disability as part of identity, not a limitation. Her activities challenged me to reflect on how bias, language, and representation shape classroom culture. Teachers should create environments where all abilities are celebrated and every student’s strengths are affirmed.