Tier 1 represents the differentiated core instruction provided to all students in the classroom. It's the foundation upon which the tiered system is built, offering high-quality, research-based teaching and learning experiences for all students. 

Tier 1 also includes social-emotional programming and supports. The goal of tier 1 is to meet the needs of at least 80% of students.

PK-8 Instructional Minutes

PK-6 Curriculum 

• English Language Arts
• Math 
• Science
• Social Studies

Quarterly Course Maps (7-8 Curriculum)

Second Step

Positivity Project

Teen Mental Health First Aid

• Provides targeted interventions for students not making sufficient progress with Tier 1 instruction.
• Interventions are delivered in small groups and are supplemental to Tier 1 instruction.
• Focuses on specific areas of student need, identified through:
  • Screening tools
  • Diagnostic assessments
• Includes increased progress monitoring to track student response to interventions.
• Typically, 5–15% of students are expected to receive Tier 2 support.

• Specially-Designed Instruction (Literacy & Math)
• Wilson Fundations (Literacy)
• Heggerty (Literacy)
• Equipped for Reading Success by Kilpatrick (Literacy)
• Decodable Texts (Literacy)
• Wilson Just Words (Literacy)
• Equip by Eureka Math Squared (Math)
• Do The Math (Math)

• Tier 3 represents the most intensive level of support, designed for students who have not responded adequately to interventions provided at Tiers 1 and 2.
• These services are supplemental to core instruction, but differ from Tier 2 in terms of:
  • Frequency
  • Intensity
  • Duration
• Students receiving Tier 3 interventions will be progress monitored at more frequent intervals by school personnel
• Typically, 1–5% of students are expected to require Tier 3 support.
• If students do not respond to Tier 3 interventions, they may be referred for additional evaluation.

• Research-Designed Instruction (Literacy & Math)
• Targeted Phonological & Phonics Instruction (Literacy):
  • Wilson Fundations 
  • Wilson Reading System
  • Wilson Just Words
  • Road to the Code 
  • Road to Reading
  • Equipped for Reading Success (Kilpatrick)
  • Decodable Texts
• Equip by Eureka Math Squared (Math)
• Do The Math (Math)
• Number Worlds (Math)

• Data-based decision making involves using:
  • Screening data
  • Progress monitoring
  • Other data sources to guide decisions about:
    • Instruction
    • Movement within the multi-level prevention system
    • Intensification of instruction and supports
    • Allocation of resources
    • Identification of students with disabilities (in accordance with state law)
• This process occurs at all levels of MTSS implementation, including:
  • Individual students
  • Classrooms
  • Schools
  • District leve
• Teams use implementation data to:
  • Evaluate how well assessments, interventions, and supports are being implemented as intended
  • Identify areas in need of improvement

From American Institutes for Research

MTSS is a collaborative system of support that wraps around an entire school. As a system-level structure, it provides academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and attendance support for all students. Data is gathered and utilized to address academic and non-academic needs, such as attendance and social-emotional concerns, ensuring a holistic approach to support. Collaborative meetings are essential to successfully implementing MTSS within a school.