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