Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is is an integrated, systemic framework designed to use data-based problem-solving to respond to the needs of all students.
The Inflexion Approach is built upon an organizational model where identity informs the organizational structures that support the approaches to learning that empower student readiness. The Two Anchors (Identity and Vision for Readiness) are the cornerstones of how to apply this model.
Shared Vision for Readiness defines and communicates the holistic set of skills that ALL students need for success after high school.
“The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.” – Plutarch“Students get the message about what adults want. When 4th graders in a variety of classrooms were asked what their teachers most wanted them to do, they didn’t say, “Ask thoughtful questions” or “Make responsible decisions” or “Help others.” They said, “Be quiet, don’t fool around, and get our work done on time.” – Alfie Kohn
- MTSS-and-the-Inflexion-Approach.pdf
- Unpacking the “All” Protocol: Making Sure We Actually Serve ALL Students
- Support Every Student to Find Their Purpose
- Using Student Voice to Create Programming That Engages All Students
- Listen to Dr. Matt Coleman describe expansive opportunities
- What Great Principals Do: 4 Leadership Behaviors Contribute to a Powerful MTSS Framework in Your School
- MTSS Framework and the Work of the PLC: Two Schoolwide Systems & Three Big Ideas Work Together to Support ALL Students
- Coherence and a Multi-Tiered System of Supports Activity: Evaluate & Visualize Your MTSS Framework
- Inverted Pyramid Planning Template: Planning an MTSS Framework That Works for ALL Students
- The Importance of Universal Design for Learning
- Universal Design for Learning Guidelines graphic organizer developed by CAST
- ‘Bibi’ Lesson 1: What Makes Us Who We Are? From Learning for Justice
- Read pages 14-22 in Confronting Inequity and Removing Barriers to Ensure All Children Achieve and Succeed–a report from the Spring 2017 ASCD Whole Child Symposium (below) making sure to watch the video clips
- Sample Counseling Referral Form Aligned to Shared Vision for Readiness
- Sample Intervention Referral Form Aligned to Shared Vision for Readiness
- When ALL means ALL
- Switching from RtI to MTSS: What You Need to Know
- Research Brief: Multi-tier System of Supports (MTSS)
- Essential Actions for School-Wide and Teacher Teams
Reflection Prompts
- Several key concepts are important when building a strong Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) so that all students are empowered and prepared for their futures. While building or strengthening your MTSS, how are you aligning to the following concepts?
- Relationships matter: developing/sustaining healthy relationships and a sense of belonging
- Students get what they need when they need it: students show up with unique strengths and they need different supports to build those strengths and grow in areas they have challenges.
- Power of the collective: our individual strengths have a greater impact when we work together.
- Ownership of learning: learners in the community are motivated, engaged, and feel a sense of autonomy, choice, and responsibility in their actions.
- Inclusiveness: instructional approaches, opportunities, and supports are culturally relevant and inclusive of everyone in the school community.
- Reflect and document which student groups at your school need barriers removed in order for them to succeed and what are those barriers.
- What supports and strategies are currently in place to remove barriers for your students?