MTSS is a systematic approach to supporting students academically, behaviorally, emotionally and socially. It is based on decades of research and supported and encouraged to be utilized by the state and federal department of education.

MTSS is really another way of saying, “We have a plan for how we help students who struggle, academically or behaviorally.”

• Tier 1 refers to the things that we do for all students.
• Tier 2 refers to additional support for some students.
• Tier 3 refers to the more intensive support for a few students.

Research shows that when implemented with fidelity, 80-85% of students will respond to practices in place at Tier 1. An additional 10-12% of students in Tier 2 intervention will respond to practice in place at Tier 2.  Finally, 1-3% of students will respond to the intensive level of support at Tier 3. Students move throughout the process, more or less intensive, based on their data (level of need).