Southwest Middle Mission: Ensuring all students are connected & performing at high levels.
What is MTSS?
MTSS, which stands for Multi-Tiered System of Supports, helps us identify students who may be struggling and work together as a team to find the best ways to help.
Our Goal:
- Give each student the tools and support they need to learn and grow.
- Be proactive, thoughtful, and responsive to each student’s needs.
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How it Works
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STEP 1: Identifying Students Who Need Extra Support
- Teachers monitor progress with data and observations.
- If challenges continue after classroom support, the student is referred for review.
STEP 2: Getting to Know the Whole Student
- Create a student profile with academic, attendance, and behavior information.
- Assign a point person to lead the process and communicate with the family.
- Gather input from families about student needs and strengths.
STEP 3: Team Planning and First Intervention
- The grade-level team collects & reviews all data to find the root cause of challenges.
- Choose an intervention (e.g., small group instruction, check-in/check-out).
- Share the plan with all of the student’s teachers and guardians.
- When appropriate, specific strategies for home will be communicated.
STEP 4: Checking In and Adjusting as Needed
- Review data after giving the intervention time to work.
- Continue, scale back, or change the approach as needed.
- If necessary, move to more intensive support options.
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Questions?
Please feel free to reach out to your student’s counselor or assistant principal. We value your voice and are proud to partner with you in your student’s journey.
