1. Multi-Tier System of Supports
(MTSS)

2. Terminology Update!!! NEW term in place of RTI
Nothing else has changed
Process is the same!

3. MTSS Quick Facts A general education initiative
Tier 1 & Tier 2 occur in the classroom and are provided by the general education teacher
At least 80% of your students should respond to your Tier 1 instruction
Tier 2 requires small group instruction
Data is used to determine if a students needs to move to a different tier
You are not trying to prove that a student has a disability
You are trying to determine whether you have tricks in your bag that will allow the child to improve their learning

4. Why should you collect data?
We are not taking your word for it
You can’t just have a hunch about things
It’s best practice!
Data collected during Tiers 1, 2 and 3 are used to make the eligibility decision.
The new teacher evaluation system assesses your documentation of student progress

5. Tiers

6. Tier 1 Components
All students receive high-quality instruction that is culturally and linguistically responsive and aligned to CCSS.
Instruction and activities are DIFFERENTIATED.
Recognize students' varying background knowledge, readiness, language, preferences in learning and interests; and react responsively
Provide multiple, flexible methods of presentation
Provide multiple media and formats (manipulate size, color contrasts, and other features to develop examples in multiple media and formats)
Provide options for a variety of activities
Assessments align to exactly what was taught.

7. MTSS Start-up Process Refer to “Overview of Procedures” sheet
Monitor student progress for 4-6 weeks
Attend PD’s & research strategies
Use “Student Selection for Tier 2” sheet
Analyze NWEA student data from Spring 2013

8. MTSS/RTI Folder
Differentiated Instruction and RTI: A Natural Fit Article
Student Selection for Tier 2
Overview of Procedures
Academic Process Checklist
Intervention Planning Form
Intervention Planning Form Sample
Parent Communication Log
Progress Monitoring Chart
Progress Monitoring Chart Samples
Intervention Team Review
Intervention Team Action Plan
Intervention Team Action Plan Update
RTI FAQ’s
Resources

9. Student Selection for Tier 2 Activity
In groups of four, please answer the following questions:
Using the sample NWEA student data and the Student Selection for Tier 2 sheet, which students would receive targeted, small group instruction in your classroom?
What data set did you use to help you determine this?
Which areas of Math and/or Reading would your small group instruction target?
What PD’s would you attend and which area/s of Math and/or Reading would you research to help you support your students?
What other data can you use to help triangulate your findings?