Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)
Multi-Tiered Support System
What is MTSS? Multi-Tiered Support System (MTSS) is a problem-solving process which includes providing research-based instruction and interventions to meet the needs of struggling learners. Interventions provided during implementation of the RtI process are designed to prevent long-term academic and behavioral failure.
Three Tier Instructional Model
The Three Tier Instructional Model is a part of State Board Policy 41.1. This model is designed to meet the needs of every student and consists of three tiers of instruction:
- Tier 1: Quality classroom instruction based on Mississippi standards.
- Tier 2: Focused supplemental instruction.
- Tier 3: Intensive interventions specifically designed to meet the individual needs of students.
If Tier 1 and 2 instruction is unsuccessful, students must be referred to the Teacher Support Team (TST). The TST is the local team responsible for interventions developed at Tier 3. Each school must have a TST implemented in accordance with the process developed by the Mississippi Department of Education.
Parent Request for Assistance Form
Helpful Links
MAAP Parent Resources: The Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) is designed to measure student achievement in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, and US History. Students at LCHS are assessed when enrolled in Algebra I, Biology I, English II, and US History. The results of all MAAP assessments provide information to be used for the improvement of student achievement.
ELA and Math assessments are based on the 2016 Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards. Science assessments are based on the Mississippi 2010 Science Framework which is in its last year. Starting in 2018-2019, all Science assessments will be based on the 2018 Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards for Science. The US History assessment is based on the 2011 Mississippi Social Studies Framework.
Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards: Content standards outline the skills and knowledge expected of students from grade to grade and subject to subject.
Mississippi Department of Education Intervention Services: The Office of Intervention Services (Pre-K – 12) supports educators and parents who are working with struggling learners, including students who are learning English as a second language. This office is focused on improving academic and behavioral outcomes for students.
Parent and Family Guide to Understanding RTI
Greg Bread is the District MTSS Student Intervention Specialist for the Leake County Public School District.
Contact Information: gbeard@leakesd.org or 601-267-4579.
