Category: Multi-Tier System of Supports (MTSS)

You may have heard the acronym MTSS before; it stands for Multi-Tier System of Supports, which includes a framework and processes for supporting all students. MTSS usually has three tiers, though some districts may create a fourth tier. First, a teacher designs instruction with research-based and effective practices for the whole class. Second, a teacher moves to small group interventions to support each student and fill in the missing gaps. Third, a teacher creates more individualized support where additional activities with a specific focus are carried out to support student comprehension. The goal of MTSS is first to deliver targeted...