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Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) 101

Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) 101. Christy Berger, Assistant Director of Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Wellness Sarah Larrison, Special Education Specialist. @EducateIN. MTSS Fact or Fib?. MTSS addresses only students’ academic performance. FIB. FACT. OR.

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Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) 101

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  1. Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) 101 Christy Berger,Assistant Director of Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Wellness Sarah Larrison,Special Education Specialist @EducateIN

  2. MTSS Fact or Fib? MTSS addresses only students’ academic performance. FIB FACT OR @EducateIN

  3. MTSS Fact or Fib? MTSS puts a greater emphasis on prevention than intervention. FIB FACT OR @EducateIN

  4. MTSS Fact or Fib? Providing EL or special education accommodations to students is an example of a Tier 2 intervention. FIB FACT OR @EducateIN

  5. MTSS Fact or Fib? MTSS is something students must go through to delay evaluation for special education. FIB FACT OR @EducateIN

  6. MTSS Fact or Fib? Progress should be monitored frequently - at least monthly, but ideally weekly or biweekly. FIB FACT OR @EducateIN

  7. MTSS Fact or Fib? Students must be referred to participate in MTSS. FIB FACT OR @EducateIN

  8. What do you “meme”? Select a meme that represents your understanding of MTSS. A B C @EducateIN

  9. MTSS Learning Objectives • Explore the Indiana Department of Education’s selection of MTSS as the primary structure for teaching and learning. • Increase foundational knowledge of MTSS. • Recognize the Indiana Department of Education’s supports for MTSS. • Understand potential applications of the MTSS framework in the school environment. @EducateIN

  10. Dr. McCormick - MTSS Introduction @EducateIN

  11. Why MTSS? @EducateIN

  12. Why MTSS? @EducateIN

  13. MTSS Framework @EducateIN

  14. Equity-Based Inclusive Education • A school-wide approach to inclusive education, • Allocation of resources, • Driven by MTSS, • Utilizing UDL, • Guided by district and school design teams, and • Implemented in a manner resulting in gains for all students. @EducateIN

  15. Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS): an educationally equitable framework characterized by a continuum of evidence-based practices for academics, behavior, and social-emotional development. This framework includes: Universal Screening Core curriculum for all students with tiered supports for the unique needs of each student Data-informed decision making and problem solving High-quality instruction Purposeful and intentional implementation Indiana’s Multi-Tiered System of Support @EducateIN

  16. Tier I: Universal Supports Core •Evidence-based programs and practices •Effective if at least 80% are meeting benchmarks •Begins with clear goals: 1. What do we expect all students to learn? 2. How will we know if they’ve learned it? 3. How will we respond when students do not make progress or have already mastered the content? @EducateIN

  17. Tier II: Supplemental & Targeted Supports Core + Supplemental Effective if at least 70-80% of students improve performance 1. Where are the students performing now? 2. Where do we want them to be? 3. How long do we have to get them there? 4. How much do they have to grow per year/monthly to get there? 5. What resources will move them at that rate? @EducateIN

  18. Tier III: Intensive & Individualized Supports Core + Supplemental + Intensive Individual Instruction Effective if there is progress towards benchmark and/or progress monitoring goals 1. Where is the student performing now? 2. Where do we want him to be? 3. How long do we have to get him there? 4. What supports has he received? 5. What resources will move him at that rate? @EducateIN

  19. Equity-Based Inclusive Practices @EducateIN

  20. Food for Thought: • Where is your district with regard to tiered instruction? @EducateIN

  21. Implementation of Initiatives What are your experiences with implementation? What’s in common? @EducateIN

  22. Why Implementation Science? @EducateIN

  23. MTSS Supports @EducateIN

  24. Self-Assessment of MTSS Implementation (SAM) @EducateIN

  25. What can you start doing TODAY? Leadership -Develop a common language -Discuss/study MTSS videos, books, websites Increase Collaboration -Schedule collaboration time -Share data on students -Share responsibility Review Data -Accessible? -Understandable? -Usable? Whole Child -Interests/strengths -Access the ability

  26. Indiana Department of Education Resources • MTSS website • Indiana’s ESSA Plan @EducateIN

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