Beginning-of-Year Gameplan for MTSS Implementation

This guide presents a structured approach for school and district leaders to implement the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework at the beginning of the academic year. It outlines a gameplan that includes planning the necessary structures during the summer, preparing for the first month of school, and monitoring intervention cycles in the subsequent months. The document details the MTSS Workflow, which consists of four key steps: identifying students needing support, creating intervention plans, implementing those plans, and analyzing data to adjust support as necessary. The guide emphasizes the importance of establishing clear systems and structures before the school year begins to ensure effective implementation. It also discusses the use of data for screening students and forming intervention groups, highlighting two options for utilizing screening data. The overall objective is to enhance student outcomes through a well-organized MTSS framework.