Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)

Audience and Purpose:

Montcalm Area ISD is committed to providing a continuum of supports that builds capacity for all local districts as they implement a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework that is durable and sustainable. This page is intended to give information about MTSS to all school staff members within Montcalm Area ISD and its constitutes.

MTSS implementation supports will be provided across all levels to the constituent districts within the county to support the integration and alignment of initiatives, programs, strategies, and activities embedding them into continuous improvement plans. For more information about continuous improvement, please visit MAISD's Continuous Improvement page.

MTSS Guiding Principles:

The following guiding principles are the framework for complete MTSS implementation with fidelity and integrity:

Adoption and use of an evidence-based core curriculum and instructional strategies for all students
Use of a universal screening tool for behavior and reading for all students
Incorporation of a data-based decision making and problem solving process or model
Use of evidence-based academic interventions
Implementation of a positive behavioral intervention and support system
Consistent use of a valid and reliable continuous progress monitoring tool at strategic and intensive levels of intervention