What is MTSS?

MTSS stands for Multi-Tiered System of Support
Consists of a group of school professionals who work to identify students in need of additional academic and/or behavioral support
The MTSS team provides research based interventions in addition to instruction students receive in the classroom setting

What is the MTSS process?

Once students are placed in Tiers, interventions for students in Tiers 2 & 3 begin
Students in Tiers 2 & 3 are closely monitored to observe growth and progress

                     O    Tier 2: progress monitoring occurs 2x/month
                     O    Tier 3: progress monitoring occurs weekly

Throughout the school year, students may move in and out of Tiers as they make progress, or continue to demonstrate a need for more intensive supports

                     O    Students move in and out of Tiers based on progress monitoring data and team discussions

Interventions may be adapted and changed when students are observed to not make adequate progress

Depending on progress, students may move in and out of any Tier throughout the school year

If a student reaches Tier 3, and after multiple interventions have been implemented, if minimal progress is made, the MTSS team may refer a student for an evaluation by the school psychologist for additional support services (i.e. Special Education), if deemed appropriate

MTSS Manual

Core Team Members:

• Ron Rhoades, Principal
• Jennifer Tyree, School Counselor
• Darlene Dugas, Reading Specialist
• Courtney Hirsch, School Psychologist
• Heather Rhine, Special Education Supervisor

If you should have any additional questions about our BVEC - MTSS process, please feel free to email or call Mr. Rhoades at  rrhoade2@bvsd.k12.pa.us or calling extension 402.