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Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)

Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)

 

The MBUSD Board Goal 1 is to maximize the academic success of all students.  An essential program driving our work toward this goal is the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), which is a proactive approach to systematizing, organizing, and providing learning support for all students.
 
What is MTSS?
MBUSD’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports, also known as MTSS, defines a system that includes support in the areas of social-emotional, behavior, and academics to ensure every learner can be successful.
 
The key components are the following:
  • High-quality, research-based instruction in the general education setting
  • Universal screening to identify students needing supplemental support (Tier 2 or Tier 3)
  • Multiple tiers (levels) of instruction that are progressively more intense, based on the student’s response to instruction
  • Evidence-based interventions matched to student need
  • Ongoing progress monitoring of student performance (response to intervention) In the multi-tiered system of supports, the progress of all students is monitored, and instruction and intervention are provided in varying intensities (multiple tiers) based on student needs. 
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To learn more about the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework, visit the California Department of Education MTSS page.