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Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)

In our district, all students’ progress is reviewed at least three times per year. We monitor achievement in reading especially carefully, and math, writing and behavior are also tracked. Grade-level classroom instruction is designed to meet the needs of the majority of students; however, some children will require added supports to be successful. A variety of data is used to determine which students need more intensive interventions. This information includes things like test scores, attendance history, health records, discipline reports, and classroom observations. If the team decides that a student needs more targeted instruction, a plan is developed that defines the supports that will be provided. The plan also details how progress will be tracked to determine whether the interventions are successful.

The MTSS model:

  • Uses a team of educators who examine individual, classroom, and schoolwide data to make decisions on how to best meet the needs of all students.
  • Identifies children who require additional support in reading, math, writing, and/or behavior, and provides these children with research-based interventions and strategies that will facilitate their success.
  • Identifies children who make very limited progress even after receiving intensive support for a substantial period of time — these children may be found eligible for additional services through the district.

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