A Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is a term used to describe an evidence-based model of schooling that uses data-based problem-solving to integrate academic and behavioral instruction and intervention. The integrated instruction and intervention is delivered to students in varying intensities (multiple tiers) based on student need. “Need driven” decision-making seeks to ensure that district resources reach the appropriate students (schools) at the appropriate levels to accelerate the performance of ALL students to achieve and/or exceed proficiency.
In short, our MTSS program allows us to provide support to our students, where they are, when they need it!
How does it work here at MVCA?
With our program, we observe and collect data that shows a student needs help in content areas, and provide levels of support until that need is met. Our teachers will see a need, and begin intervention right away - providing extra resources, inviting the student into small group sessions, providing more direct instruction to help fill the gaps.
If the student is still not progressing, the student will then work with an Intervention Specialist (content coach) each week to help with content skills. This means that although the student is still attending the regular content classes, she/he will also attend coaching sessions that are aimed at the students individual needs!
Layers of help and coaching are added until the student is successful. We are very fortunate to have a program that is customized based on each individual student!