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Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)

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We meet all students’ needs through Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)

In San Luis Coastal Unified School District, we believe every student deserves the support they need to learn, grow, and feel successful at school. To help make this possible, we use a framework called Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).

MTSS helps us identify when students may need additional support and respond quickly. It focuses on the whole child, including academics, behavior, social-emotional well-being, and attendance. By regularly looking at student progress and data, our educators work together to make thoughtful decisions about instruction and support. 

Support is organized into three tiers, represented by the MTSS Pyramid, which provide increasing levels of help depending on a student’s needs. The system is flexible, meaning students can move between levels of support as they grow and their needs change. 

MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) Pyramid

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Tier 3: Intensive Intervention (Few Students)

A small number of students may need more individualized and intensive support. Tier 3 provides more frequent, personalized, and closely monitored instruction or interventions tailored to a student's specific needs. These supports typically serve 1-5% of students and are adjusted frequently based on student progress. 

Tier 2: Targeted Intervention (Some Students)

Some students may need additional practice or support beyond the core classroom. Tier 2 provides targeted support and possible small-group interventions designed to address specific learning, behavioral, or social-emotional needs. These supports typically serve about 10-15% of students and are closely monitored to ensure they are helping students make progress. 

Tier 1: Universal Instruction and Support (All Students)

Tier 1 is the strong foundation for learning that every student receives. In this tier, teachers provide high-quality, evidence-based instruction and core curriculum to 100% of students.