9/12/22
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What is MTSS?
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This page aims to provide an overview of an MTSS and increase communication within the field in order to increase effective MTSS in the state of Maine and the broader US. Expect to see infographics, implementation techniques, FAQs, videos, research, and more! Follow along each week for new posts!
9/19/2022
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3 tiers of MTSS
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Core universal instruction, targeted supplemental interventions, and intensive individualized interventions are the basis of a multi-tiered system of support. #MTSSforME
10/25/22
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5 Components of MTSS
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With a leadership foundation in place, schools are able to utilize evidence-based practices, effectively layer supports for student success, use data to make critical decisions about school environment, curriculum, instruction, and student supports #MTSSforME
11/1/22
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Leadership and MTSS
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Collaborative teams are integral to effective and efficient implementation of a multi-tiered system of support. Follow along for the next month to learn more about each team level. #MTSSforME
11/8/22
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School Level Teams
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A school level team acts as the principal problem-solving driver for the entire MTSS. Any passionate adults interested in school transformation, and has experience in, or desire to learn, implementation or transformation should be considered as members of the team. #MTSSforME
11/15/22
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Grade Level Team
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Grade level teams work to establish a shared vision for the school year and state their priorities for achieving that vision. Along with drawing a vision, teams can set academic, social, or behavioral goals that each of the teachers will work on together. #MTSSforME
11/22/22
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Classroom teams
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The classroom level team isn't a team of 1, but a team that includes parents, counselors, and other specialists/support staff that work together to meet the needs of a classroom at the whole group, small group, and individual level. #MTSSforME
11/29/22
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Individual student team
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Individual Student Teams sometimes get overlooked when considering the universal teaming structure of a school's MTSS framework, when in reality it is the team that may hold the most leverage in student success in school. #MTSSforME
12/27/22
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Teacher Training
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The benefits of teacher trainings are endless, but finding the time can be tricky. Check out our MTSS modules and school trainings located on our website! #MTSSforME
1/3/23
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Classroom teams
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The classroom level team isn't a team of 1, but a team that includes parents, counselors, and other specialists/support staff that work together to meet the needs of a classroom at the whole group, small group, and individual level. #MTSSforME
1/10/23
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Data-based Decision-making
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Data-based decision making depends on written decision rules and a valid problem-solving process that assists teams in determining needs and problem hypothesis, identifying solutions or interventions, setting measurable goals, and monitoring the impact of implementation. Data analysis and decision making occur at all levels of MTSS implementation, from individual students to the district level.
Teams use implementation data to evaluate the extent to which their assessments, interventions, and supports have been implemented as intended and identify areas of improvement.
Teams use screening and progress monitoring to make decisions about:
Instruction, curriculum, and environment
movement within the multi-level prevention system
intensification of instruction and supports
allocation of resources
#MTSSforME
1/24/23
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Special Education and MTSS
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In a well-designed MTSS system, students receive the supports they need when they need them, from the staff members who are best able to support them, regardless of whether or not they have a documented education plan.
“Because ALL students are part of an MTSS regardless of their level of need, use of tiered data for special education identification purposes must be done carefully so as not to inadvertently create a path to special ed through tiered supports. #MTSSforME
1/31/23