An MTSS framework is composed of three tiers:
- Tier 1: whole class data-driven differentiated core instruction,
- Tier 2: whole-class differentiated instruction + small group targeted instruction (in addition to core instruction), and
- Tier 3: whole class core differentiated instruction + additional targeted instruction (often small group in addition to core instruction) + intensive support.
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The framework takes the whole child into consideration and encompasses academics, social-emotional learning, and behavioral health and attendance. Through the use of universal screeners and diagnostic screeners, student needs are identified, and through collaboration, a SMART goal is established, and an intervention plan is created to ensure the student receives the appropriate learning supports and/or interventions. Progress monitoring assessments—standardized assessments used to assess a student’s progress towards a SMART goal and determine the effectiveness of support provided—are utilized, and the student’s intervention plan is adjusted accordingly using data-based decision making. A student is only moved to Tier 2 when they demonstrate a need that differentiated core instruction can not meet, and a student is only moved to Tier 3 if sufficient progress is not met in Tier 2 and they’re demonstrating a need for intensive support.
It’s important to note that MTSS is a system-level framework. MTSS does not just support students but also teachers, administrators, and education leaders in providing the right tier-level support to students through its structured, systemic approach.
What Does an MTSS Framework Look Like?
Michael Garcia
Created on August 8, 2023
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An MTSS framework is composed of three tiers:- Tier 1: whole class data-driven differentiated core instruction,
- Tier 2: whole-class differentiated instruction + small group targeted instruction (in addition to core instruction), and
- Tier 3: whole class core differentiated instruction + additional targeted instruction (often small group in addition to core instruction) + intensive support.
More on MTSS
The framework takes the whole child into consideration and encompasses academics, social-emotional learning, and behavioral health and attendance. Through the use of universal screeners and diagnostic screeners, student needs are identified, and through collaboration, a SMART goal is established, and an intervention plan is created to ensure the student receives the appropriate learning supports and/or interventions. Progress monitoring assessments—standardized assessments used to assess a student’s progress towards a SMART goal and determine the effectiveness of support provided—are utilized, and the student’s intervention plan is adjusted accordingly using data-based decision making. A student is only moved to Tier 2 when they demonstrate a need that differentiated core instruction can not meet, and a student is only moved to Tier 3 if sufficient progress is not met in Tier 2 and they’re demonstrating a need for intensive support. It’s important to note that MTSS is a system-level framework. MTSS does not just support students but also teachers, administrators, and education leaders in providing the right tier-level support to students through its structured, systemic approach.