MTSS Basics

True or False: Students must move through MTSS tiers prior to receiving special education services.

• True

• False

True or False: ALL students receive Tier 1 instruction at all times.

• True

• False

True or False: The goal of MTSS is for all students to have the supports to learn at grade level or above.

• True

• False

Which Tier would this example fall under:

High level, quality academic instruction provided throughout the school

• Tier 1

• Tier 2

• Tier 3

Which Tier would this example fall under:

Common expectations and behaviors taught and reinforced

• Tier 1

• Tier 2

• Tier 3

Which Tier would this example fall under:

Group interventions/supports and instruction

• Tier 1

• Tier 2

• Tier 3

Which Tier would this example fall under:

Behavior incentive plans and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)

• Tier 1

• Tier 2

• Tier 3

Which Tier would this example fall under:

Individual plans to support behavior and/or academics

• Tier 1

• Tier 2

• Tier 3

What does MTSS stand for?

• Multi-Tiered System of Supports
• Multiple Training Support System
• Multi-Tasking Support System
• Major Technical Support System

How long should we track a Tier 3 intervention to determine if the intervention should continue, change, or be discontinued?

• 3-4 weeks

• 4-6 weeks

• 6-8 weeks

• 8-10 weeks