Hawthorne Elementary MTSS 101

What is the primary objective of MTSS?

• Reduce testing requirements

• Close achievement gaps

• Increase parent involvement

• Eliminate standardized curriculum

What does MTSS help schools to do with their support systems?

• Expand the curriculum

• Eliminate Tier 1 support

• Narrow the focus of support

• Remove behavioral interventions

What is the foundation of the MTSS framework?

• Tier 3 interventions

• Infrastructure and data sources

• Parent-teacher conferences

• Standardized testing

What are Tier 1 supports designed to do?

• Replace special education services

• Provide individualized therapy

• Support all students in the core classroom

• Only support students with IEPs

Which of the following is an example of Tier 1 classroom support?

• Mandatory detention

• Weekly therapy sessions

• Breaks/timeouts from learning

• Suspension policies

What happens as a student moves through the MTSS tiers?

• Support becomes less structured

• Support intensity increases

• Data collection stops

• Parent contact becomes optional

What is the teacher's role during SST meetings?

• Observe only

• Provide no documentation

• Share strengths, data, and intervention updates

How often should interventions typically be delivered in Tier 2?

• Daily

• Once a week

• 2 to 3 times per week

• Every two weeks

Which of the following is NOT part of the 5 Core Components of MTSS?

• Data-based decision making

• Leadership

• Universal screening

• Standardized testing

What is a responsibility of the Tier 1 team?

• Refer students directly to special education

• Track school lunch schedules

• Align schoolwide systems based on data

• Approve teacher lesson plans