Welcome to Multi-tiered System of Supports – Integrated (MTSS-I)

Hello, families.

MTSS-I is the practice of providing high-quality instruction/intervention matched to student needs and using learning rate over time and level of performance to make important educational decisions about an individual student.

Our work involves:

  • Appropriate Instruction delivered to all students in the general education class by qualified personnel in reading and math; using behavioral supports and interventions, culturally responsive and linguistically appropriate instruction; and scientifically based research.

  • Screenings applied to all students in class, including parent participation.

  • Instruction matched to student need. This multi-tiered delivery model includes parent notification.

We use this framework to ensure every student gets the support or enrichment they need to thrive.

Sincerely,

Maggie Konrad
Director of Learning

Maggie Konrad

Director of Learning

Email Margaret Konrad
(914) 763-7017

Three Levels of Support

MTSS provides support through three levels or “tiers.” Tiers do not describe or define students but instead focus on the intensity of support and enrichment.

Tier 1: Universal support for all students 

Tier 1 is universal instruction based on grade-level standards delivered to all students. It includes whole-class teaching, small groups, or one-on-one help based on individual needs.

Tier 2: Targeted support

Tier 2 is targeted interventions and enrichment layered onto Tier 1 support to address specific skill needs, to accelerate learning, and to remove barriers. Tier 2 is provided to groups of students based on data identifying their needs and strengths. It should serve up to 15% of students.

Tier 3: Intensive support

Tier 3 is intensive interventions and enrichment layered onto Tier 1 and 2 support. Support is individualized to meet the needs of any student who requires support beyond Tier 1 and Tier 2. Students receiving Tier 3 support may or may not qualify for special education services. 

A Team Effort

School teams analyze student work and use data to make decisions about evidence-based practices to support students in every tier in partnership with families and students.