Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
Georgia educators are aligning to create a preventive framework to improve performance outcomes of all learners. Georgia's Tiered System of Supports for Students is continued implementation of Georgia's Systems of Continuous Improvement, the statewide plan to provide a tiered system of supports for the districts, schools, and students. The tiered system includes evidence-based interventions and screenings that will provide the different levels of support needed to maximize student achievement and reduce behavior problems.
How do the components of Georgia's Tiered System of Supports for Students advance the work of Georgia's Systems of Continuous Improvement? MTSS, including Tier II and Tier III interventions, are part of a school’s educational programming. Schools must meet the needs of students in need of intervention by providing targeted instruction and periodic progress monitoring in the areas of academics and behavior. Per Georgia Board of Education Rule 160-4-2.32, every school must have a Student Support Team to support this process.
Essential Components
The essential components of Georgia’s framework are aligned with the nationally vetted Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) including: Screening, Progress Monitoring, Multi-Level Prevention System, and Data-Based Decision Making. Georgia added Infrastructure as a fifth component to ensure schools can develop a systemic and preventive educational system that can easily be personalized for every child. The following are critical elements of Infrastructure: Leadership, Effective Teaming, Professional Learning, and Familiy and Community Engagement.
