MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support)

Multi-Tiered System of Support in Rhode Island

A Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is a prevention-based model built upon a solid foundation of core curriculum and instructional practices addressing the academic, behavior, and social-emotional learning (SEL) needs of ALL students. When students are not meeting with success, evidence-based interventions are implemented through a tiered continuum of supports and monitored for effectiveness.

MTSS-RI, which is funded through the Systems of Support contract at RIDE, provides professional learning, technical assistance, and coaching to K-12 schools and districts in RI to enable successful implementation in the features of MTSS. While addressing all tiers within a multi-tiered system, we also provide specific training and coaching around the implementation of Data-Based Individualization (DBI) through our partnership with the National Center on Intensive Intervention (NCII).

MTSS-RI Goals

Our aim is to support educators in building and implementing evidence-based practices for engaging with and supporting ALL students, including multilingual learners, differently abled students, including students with IEPs, and students across all racial/ethnic groups. We do this by addressing systems level issues that support or hinder implementation and using data to determine areas of need and monitor progress.

Our professional learning is rigorous, aligned with the RI Professional Learning Standards (PLS), and has been chosen as a provider of professional learning on RIDE’s Educator Course Network.

MTSS Professional Learning

In spring 2020 we launched our new website and online learning management system, BRIDGE-RI, the home of all things MTSS in RI, with resources, guidance, research and professional learning opportunities. Here RI educators and administrators can engage in free self-paced (asynchronous) or facilitated (synchronous) courses as well as Communities of Practice (COPs) with other educators from around the state to build their knowledge of academic, behavioral and social-emotional learning and strengthen implementation in a tiered framework while earning certificates for Professional Learning Units (PLUs). Ready to get started taking online courses on BRIDGE-RI to earn certificates for PLUs? Create an account today–it’s free and easy.

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Testimonials

“MTSS is a model that empowers teachers, new and seasoned, and provides a framework that supports differentiating instruction for a wide variety of learners. For pre-service teachers the initial shock of trying to meet the needs of the diverse population of students in a classroom can be overwhelming. Knowledge of MTSS concepts, language, interventions and supports, and implementation strategies can help early career educators in developing the structure of their classroom across behavior, social-emotional and academic domains.”

Amanda, School Psychologist

Testimonials

“Using MTSS has enabled us to identify students at risk and use a process to gather data. Having knowledge and experience of MTSS has enabled me to manage my data gathering efficiently and prepared me to be more effective when presenting information on a student.”

Mary, Math Interventionist

Testimonials

“MTSS has provided us with a consistent process to analyze school wide data. As a result, we now have targeted school or grade level goals that are focused on the areas of need and are short term and realistic. We have one team that addresses both the academic and behavior needs of students, reviews the intervention data regularly and makes adjustments as needed.”

Nidia, Principal

Testimonials

“Teachers work in a world that’s ever changing. There always seems to be something new to learn, with new initiatives, protocols, evaluation guidelines, etc. cropping up endlessly. But one thing that’s here to stay, and makes a lot of sense for everyone, is MTSS. A multi-tiered system of supports is not only designed to benefit our kids, it’s here for us, too. Putting the framework of MTSS around everything we were doing and unifying our efforts in the areas of behavior, social-emotional learning, and academics has immensely tightened up our efficiency, transparency, and unity of purpose. We also were able to identify places we were falling short.”

Erin, Instructional Coach

Testimonials

“…MTSS continues to be making change within our district. At the high school we are implementing more positive behavioral reinforcements, attempting to be clear with expectations, involving teachers and student leaders in conversations to continue on working to build a positive school culture.”

Kirsten, School Social Worker