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Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)

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MTSS

Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)

What is MTSS?

  • A tiered model of support to address the full range of students’ academic and behavioral needs
  • Data from academics, behaviors, and attendance are used to inform and guide instructional decisions
  • Team based problem-solving model for planning and decision-making
      

Tier 1: Universal Core Instruction and Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS)

             Earn and Give Respect            Hold Yourself Responsible            Safety First

  • Provided for all students
  • Instructional practices are evidence-based 
  • Instruction is differentiated to meet all student needs

Tier 2: Targeted Small Group Interventions

  • Small group interventions are provided in addition to core instruction 
  • Interventions are evidence-based programs and/or practices
  • Frequent progress monitoring to ensure student is responding and the intervention is effective 
     

Tier 3: Intensive, Individual Interventions

  • Intervention support is provided with higher frequency and/or intensity one on one or with a very small group
  • Higher level intervention provided in addition to core instruction 
  • Intervention tailored specifically to meet the needs of each student

 

Continuum