Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS)

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Overview

Psychology of Exceptional Children Class Assignment Overview

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) can feel like a lot of acronyms and terms bundled together. Educators often hear words like RTI, PBIS, Tier 1, Tier 2, Progress monitoring, and more. But what do these terms mean and how do they work together to support students? In this assignment you will explore the different parts of MTSS and show how they function together as a schoolwide system of support.

Instead of writing a traditional paper, you will create a presentation that could be used to teach educators, families, or school teams about MTSS in a clear and engaging way.

Reading - Peer Reviewed Article

https://primo-tc-na01.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/f/110i679/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_10319208

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The Task

Create a MTSS School Support Snapshot Slide Presentation using one of the following formats (preferably Powerpoint):

Google Slides
Powerpoint

Your final product should be creative, visually organized, and easy to understand.

Required Components - Remember to include at citations for each component

Explain MTSS
Explain how they are connected and the difference between MTSS, RTI, and PBIS
Explain the 3 tiers of supports - 2-3 sentences for each tier
- Include definition, who provides the support, and one example of what it may look like in a school setting.
Explain how schools use data to decide what students need
Explain why progress monitoring is important
Compare and contrast special education services and MTSS
Reflection
- Submit a short reflection 1-2 paragraphs answering the following questions:
  - When have you seen the MTSS process used in your current work setting and what did that process look like?
  - What are the characteristics of MTSS that can support inclusive practices in schools?
  - Why is it important that schools do not use MTSS to delay or deny a special education evaluation when a disability is suspected or when a parent requests testing?

Submission Requirements

Submit your visual product and your reflection. https://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/module/rti01/#... https://www.understood.org/en/articles/mtss-what-y...