1. Definition: Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) in Colorado
CDE MTSS Webinar
4/9/2019
Definition: Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) in Colorado
CO-MTSS is a prevention-based framework of team-driven data-based problem solving for improving the outcomes of every student through family, school, and community partnering and a layered continuum of evidence-based practices applied at the classroom, school, district, region, and state level.
“updated” definition (as of 2016)

2. CDE MTSS Overview Slides
Fall 2014
“new graphic” (as of 2016)
CO-MTSS is a prevention-based framework of team-driven, data-based problem solving for improving the outcomes of every student through family, school, and community partnering and a layered continuum of evidence-based practices applied at the classroom, school, district, region, and state level.

3. MTSS Definition “chunked out”
Prevention-based
Framework
Team-driven
Data-based
Problem solving
Improved outcomes
Every student
Family, school, and community partnering
Layered continuum
Evidenced-based practices
Classroom, school, district, regional, and state level

4. MTSS = Organizational Framework
General Education + Special Education [it really is “every ed”…]
Academic + Behavioral Supports
Response to Intervention (RtI) + Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
School-wide Systems + Individual Systems
Multiple Funding Streams
Merging Data, Practices, and Systems
Speak to the “Circles” specifically; note that the circles have origin in the PBIS TA Center (as “integrated elements”0

5. CDE MTSS Webinar
4/9/2019
RtI, PBIS, & MTSS
CO-MTSS is a prevention-based framework of team-driven data-based problem solving for improving the outcomes of every student through family, school, and community partnering and a layered continuum of evidence-based practices applied at the classroom, school, district, region, and state level.
CO Response to Intervention (RtI) is a framework that promotes a well-integrated system connecting general, compensatory, gifted, and special education in providing high quality, standards-based instruction and intervention that is matched to students' academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs.
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)* is a framework or approach for assisting school personnel in adopting and organizing evidence-based behavioral interventions into an integrated continuum that enhances academic and social behavior outcomes for all students. (PBIS.org) [*and sometimes referred to as: School-Wide Positive Behavior Supports or SWPBS]
Consider the variance and the ‘evolution’ and how the current (far right) definition of MTSS is an extension/elaboration (and yet, a representation, in honoring) what is best-captured and intended in some of the language from the RtI & PBIS definitions.

6. MTSS is not… Not renaming RtI… (“old graphic” >>>)
Not just “smushing” together academic & behavioral supports
Multi-Tiered System of Supports involves the application of implementation science and the integration of student support frameworks into one coherent system… (“new graphic”>>>)
MTSS
Integrated Continuum
Academic Continuum
Behavior Continuum

7. Classroom, School, District, BOCES, State
CDE MTSS Webinar
4/9/2019
Classroom, School, District, BOCES, State
Shared responsibility: Everyone in the learning community (every stakeholder, i.e., families, community, school staff, students)
School is often referred to as the “unit of change”
Contextual application: Implementation may vary by “scale” (i.e. size/dynamics of system) but not by “principle” (guidance and components)
Everyone in the learning community (all stakeholders, families & community & students considered, as well)
A representative team is formed to define the vision, clearly communicate it and carry it out.
School is a safe place and reflects the healthy, cultural characteristics of the student’s community.
Family and community members are valued as equal partners.
School = ‘unit of change’ (it’s the ‘contact point’)