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Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)

What is MTSS?

Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is an integrated, comprehensive framework focused on Common Core State Standards (CCSS), core instruction, differentiated learning, student-centered practices, individualized student needs, and the alignment of systems necessary to support every student's academic, behavioral, and social success.

MTSS provides the opportunity for systemic change by integrating services and supports to identify and address student needs quickly and effectively.

Through the use of Implementation Science, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), the Whole Child approach, and other evidence-based practices, MTSS provides a full range of academic, behavioral, and social supports so that all students can achieve success.

California MTSS Framework showing five domains and eleven features that support the whole child.

California Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Framework

An integrated, comprehensive framework that focuses on Common Core State Standards (CCSS), core instruction, differentiated learning, student-centered learning, individualized student needs, and the alignment of systems necessary for all students' academic, behavioral, and social success. MTSS offers the potential to create systemic change through integrating services and supports to identify and meet the needs of all students quickly.

Through the use of Implementation Science, Universal Design for Learning, and the Whole Child approach, among other evidence-based interventions, MTSS affords a full range of academic, behavioral, and social support for all students to achieve.

California MTSS Framework showing five domains and eleven features to support the whole child.
California MTSS Framework
California MTSS Continuum of Support showing Universal, Supplemental, and Intensified supports.
California MTSS Continuum of Support

SUSD MTSS Coordinator

Erica Perez, M.Ed.

EricaPerez@stocktonusd.net

(209) 933-7040, Ext. 2721

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