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Multi-Tiered System of Supports

Colorful stick figures form a pyramid of support in the foreground, with the words %22MTSS%22 and %22Multi-Tiered System of Supports%22 below, while %22Whole Child,%22 %22Proactive,%22 and %22Systemic%22 are written in blue text in the background.

MTSS stands for Multi-Tiered System of Supports. It’s a framework schools use to give targeted support to all students. For struggling students, it is an opportunity to intervene early so students can catch up with their peers. It is a proactive model as opposed to the "wait to fail model".  Through this model, all students are assessed and monitored regularly to ensure their needs are being met and no student "falls through the cracks".

A tiered pyramid diagram illustrates three levels of educational support, with Tier I at the base, Tier II in the middle, and Tier III at the apex, against a white background.

MTSS includes 3 tiers of instruction. 

Tier I: The general curriculum delivered by the classroom teacher is called Tier I instruction. 

Tier II: If a student is identified as needing intervention based on the screening data, they will receive targeted Tier II intervention in addition to Tier I. This intervention is typically provided by a Reading or Math Interventionist. 

Tier III: If Tier II intervention isn't closing the gap, a student may receive intensive Tier III intervention, which is more frequent and usually 1:1.

This slide deck provides additional information and explains the MTSS process used in Wilmington Public Schools.