The Massachusetts Tiered System of Support (MTSS) is a blueprint for school improvement that focuses on system structures and supports across the district, school, and classroom to meet the academic and non-academic needs of all students. It was developed to help guide the establishment of a system that provides high-quality core educational experiences in a safe and supportive learning environment for all students and targeted interventions/supports for students who experience academic and/or behavioral difficulties and students who have already demonstrated mastery of the concept and skills being taught.
Schools and districts are encouraged to work toward an integrated approach to support students' academic and social-emotional competencies. All students receive academic instruction and behavioral supports that include differentiation and extension activities and are guided by the three Universal Design for Learning principles (multiple means of representation, multiple means of action and expressions, and multiple means of engagement).
MTSS Application to Students with IEP's
Relevant information from students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) is incorporated into the design and implementation of instruction and assessments to enable students eligible for special education services to access fully the system of tiered instruction and non-academic supports. Here are some reference guides for that process.
This week you will spend time learning about the concept of Response to Intervention (2-3+ hours). Reflect on what you have learned. Consider our course case study, past learning experiences (yourself or others), and prior/current/future learning institutions (camp, schools, childcare, tutoring, etc.). What information can you find from your last/current/future placement around the use of RtI? Or share a story of: RtI in practice, RtI ideas that could have helped a student or institution, or ideas to support our case study student (be mindful to protect the confidentiality of students, families, and schools).
Cite your references. 350+ words with at least 2 responses to peers.
Edutopia
Course Link
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
What Works Clearinghouse in Education
The National Center on Intensive Intervention
Intervention Central
WrightsLaw
ASHA
RTI Action Network
MA Tiered Systems of Support
RTI4Success
American Speech/Language/Hearing Association
ATLAS Initiative
The Balanced Literacy Diet
Simply RTI
National Association of State Special Education Directors
AIMSWeb
PBIS World
Articles:
Essential Components of RTI – A Closer Look at Response to Intervention
Response-to-Instruction and Universal Design for Learning: How Might They Intersect in the General Education Classroom?
Using a Mnemonic Strategy to Match Elements of Response to Intervention Lessons with Performance Assessment Requirements
Intervention Chart
Research Based Interventions
RTI Overview
Response to Intervention: Guidelines for Parents and Practitioners
English Language Learners (ELL) and Response to Intervention (RTI): Information for K–6 Educators
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