Multi-Tiered System of Supports: 

Our Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is a proactive framework that integrates data and instruction to maximize student achievement and wellness. Components of MTSS include:

• Data informed decision making

• Fluid, timely and equitable access to tiers of preventative measures

• Integrated academic, behaviors, and social supports

• A continuous improvement cycle

• Resources matched to students’ needs

• Access to evidence-based curriculum, instruction and support materials

Our MTSS framework is the way we organize our collective work towards the experiences we believe students need to thrive: 

• Teaching and Learning

• Access to Support

• Student Empowerment

• Positive Environments

• Connections

One line definition: MTSS is the way we organize adults and resources to support students. 

Tier 1: 

Tier 1 is the foundation of each students' experience in school. Tier 1 is:

• For every student

• Holistic, addressing academic, social emotional and behavioral needs

• Provided by all school staff

Tier 2:

Tier 2 is supplemental support in addition to Tier 1 instruction. It is short term intervention designed to accelerate learning. Tier 2 support is:

• Responsive to specific prerequisite skills identified through data

• Provided through small group or individual instruction

• Progress monitored and evaluated frequently

• Fluid and timely

Tier 3: 

Tier 3 is intensive support provided in addition to Tier 1 and Tier 2 instruction. Tier 3 support includes:

• Increased intensity: dosage and individualization of precise instructional support

• Increased explicitness: greater focus on teaching specific skills