This document summarizes a training on multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) including response to intervention (RTI) and positive behavior intervention support (PBIS). The training aims to provide an understanding of the principles and components of MTSS, RTI, and PBIS. It establishes group norms, reviews desired student outcomes, and introduces a multi-tiered framework including universal screening, data-driven decision making, and increasingly intensive intervention tiers. Participants reflect on applying this approach to better meet the needs of all students through collaborative systems aligned with academic and behavioral standards.

1. August 22, 2014

2.  Welcome
 Agenda and Norms
 Warm Up
 Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)
 Response to Intervention (RTI)
 Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS)

3. Participants will…
 Gain an understanding of the
principles of RTI, PBIS (behavioral
interventions) and MTSS
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4.  Start and end on time.
◦ We will all commit to arriving on time. Timekeeper will remind
facilitator of time left.
 Balanced participation.
◦ We will keep track of who wants to speak, and invite those who
haven’t spoken; Facilitators will develop structures to help elicit
balanced participation; Individuals will monitor their own “air time”.
 Treat each other with respect.
◦ We will disagree respectfully and assume positive
intentions
 Stay focused and on topic.
◦ Stick to agenda topics; Stay present and attentive – use
personal technology devices appropriately
 Maintain confidentiality

5. Parking Lot

6. Warm Up

7.  What do we want for our students?
◦ What do we want them to know?
◦ What kind of citizens do we want
them to be?

8.  Share with an elbow partner
 Popcorn out

9. Can we make every parent this promise?
“It does not matter which teacher your child
has at our school, if your child needs extra
time and support to learn at high levels, we
guarantee he or she will receive it.”

10.  Think about what you already know about
RTI, PBIS or MTSS
 Jot ideas on a Post-it Note
 Be prepared to share

12. To create a systematic process that
ensures every child receives the
additional time and support needed to
learn at high levels

13. All students receive CORE
General Education Instruction!
It is not core OR intervention…
It is:
Core
Core and more
Core and more and more

14. Tier 1
Tier 2
Tier 3

15. Multi-Tiered
System of Support
MTSS
Response to
Intervention (RTI)
Behavioral
Support (PBIS,
etc)

16. • Universal screening
• Multiple tiers of
intervention
• Data-driven decision
making
• Problem solving
teams
• Focus on CCSS
CA MTSS
Essential Concepts
• Addresses the needs of
ALL Students
• Aligns the entire system of
initiatives, supports, and resources
• Implements continuous
improvement processes at
all levels of the system
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17.  Screening
 Progress Monitoring
 School-wide, Multi-Level Prevention System
• Primary Level- Tier 1
• Secondary Level- Tier 2
• Tertiary Level- Tier 3
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18. 18

19. 19
Tier 2
Secondary
Level of
Prevention
(~15% of
students)
Tier 3
Tertiary
Level of
Prevention
(~ 5 % of
students)
Tier 1Primary
Level of
Prevention
(~80% of
students)

20. Identifying which
student needs help
Identifying what
help each student
needs
Intervention for
a FEW students
Prevention for ALL
students
Using the programs
and people available
Intentional design and
redesign of services and
supports matched to needs
of students
TO…FROM…

21.  Early Intervention
 Multi-tiered model
 Evidence-based
supports and
practices
 Fluidly driven by
data
 Individualized
interventions
 Differentiated learning
 Integration of
intervention and
instructional supports
 Classroom instruction
aligned with the CA
CCSS
 Strong, predictable,
and consistent
classroom
management
structures
(www.kansasmtss.org)

22.  Collaborative Implementation of CCSS and
NGSS
◦ Planning
◦ Data Analysis
◦ Problem Solving
 Working together for Quality Tier 1 Approach

23.  Inventory School-wide Systems
◦ Assessments
◦ Responses
◦ Progress Monitoring
 Collaboratively Work with School Staff to
◦ Envision Possibilities
◦ Tweak Existing Systems
◦ Implement New Systems

24. Sprague & Golly (2012)
Best Behavior: Building
Positive Behavior Supports In
Schools
(www.soprislearning.com) 24

25.  Reflect upon what was presented to you
today.
 What have you learned?
 What new information do you need to
effectively do your job in relation to MTSS?

26.  PowerPoint Slides
http://www.slideshare.net/dainalujan/multi-
tiered-systems-of-support-for-staff
PBIS.org
PBISworld.com
Rtinetwork.org
ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc