MTSS Fundamentals
This is a framework designed to provide layered support for students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs
MTSS- Multi-tiered System of Supports.
This tier in MTSS typically involves high-quality core instruction provided to all students.
Tier 1 involves high-quality core instruction provided to all students.
Why are universal screenings important?
This data is helps to identify students who may require additional supports within the MTSS framework
True or False: One common barrier is a lack of resources or inconsistent application.
True: a strategy to overcome this is to prioritize regular professional development and establish a dedicated MTSS team to monitor fidelity.
This group is often invited to be part of the MTSS team when developing support plans for students
Families
In MTSS, supports are organized in tiers. Name the three tiers.
Tier 1- Universal Instruction
Tier 2- Targeted Intervention
Tier 3- Intensive Intervention
Students who do not respond adequately to core instruction may receive this level of additional support.
Tier 2 interventions: Students requiring additional support beyond the core instruction generally move to Tier 2.
Name the process that teachers use to collect frequent data on student progress to guide instructional decisions.
Progress monitoring is the process of continuously checking student progress and adjusting supports as needed
Name a professional learning strategy that can help staff successfully implement MTSS (hint we do this on Mondays).
Professional Learning Communities
Why is clear communication with families a key component of successful MTSS implementation?
Clear communication with families is vital because it builds trust, ensures consistency between home and school, and helps families support their student’s needs.
This term describes the process of monitoring student progress and adjusting supports as needed within MTSS
Progress monitoring is the process of continuously checking student progress and adjusting supports as needed.
Name the tier that involves intensive, individualized interventions often provided in smaller groups or one-on-one.
Tier 3- This consists of intensive, individualized interventions often provided in small groups or one-on-one settings
This decision-making model is often used within MTSS to determine the effectiveness of interventions
Data−Based Decision Making Model is often used to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and make timely adjustments.
Name at least 4 school professionals whose collaboration is essential for effective MTSS intervention.
Collaboration among classroom teachers, school psychologists, counselors, multilingual tosas, advocates and administrators is essential for effective intervention planning and implementation in MTSS.
Identify one method schools can use to involve families in understanding and supporting MTSS efforts
Schools can use newsletters, parent meetings, and workshops as methods to involve families in understanding and supporting MTSS efforts.
MTSS integrates academic and behavioral supports. What key practice ensures that interventions are based on student performance data?
Data driven decision making.
This ensures that interventions are based on student performance data.
Explain why universal screening is critical in differentiating which tier of support a student may need
Universal screening is critical because it allows educators to identify students early on who may need additional supports before challenges become more severe
How does progress monitoring differ from summative assessment in the context of MTSS?
Progress monitoring is an ongoing assessment to adjust interventions, whereas summative assessments evaluate cumulative learning at the end of an instructional period
What role does fidelity of implementation play in the success of MTSS strategies?
Fidelity of implementation means that interventions are delivered as designed; this consistency is crucial to determining the true impact of the MTSS framework
How can community resources can be leveraged to enhance MTSS interventions in schools?
Community resources can be leveraged by partnering with local organizations or agencies that provide additional academic, behavioral, or social-emotional support services.
Identify one key difference between MTSS and traditional special education models
Unlike traditional special education models that may wait for significant challenges to emerge, MTSS emphasizes early, proactive, and layered supports.
How do Tier 3 interventions differ from Tier 2 interventions?
Tier 3 interventions differ significantly from Tier 2 supports by being more individualized, intensive, and focused on a student's unique learning needs
Describe how data from MTSS can be used to drive school-wide improvements.
Data from MTSS can be used to drive school-wide improvements by identifying trends, informing resource allocation, and shaping instructional practices
True or False: MTSS is a new practice that will require extensive changes to existing practices.
False: We are already doing MTSS, we are simply trying to organize our existing data-collection and service model to make more data-informed decisions.
True or False: Regular communication and collaborative meetings between school staff and families is an example of a collaborative strategy that bridges the gap between school and home in the context of MTSS support.
True: Regular communication and collaborative meetings between school staff and families to create consistent support strategies, thus bridging the gap between school and home