ਮਲਟੀ-ਟਾਇਰਡ ਸਿਸਟਮ ਆਫ਼ ਸਪੋਰਟ (MTSS) | ਵਿਦਿਆਰਥੀ ਸੇਵਾਵਾਂ

MULTI-TIERED SYSTEM OF SUPPORTS (MTSS) UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
TIER LEVEL	ACADEMIC	ATTENDANCE	SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL	SCOPE & IMPACT
TIER 3 INTENSIVE / INDIVIDUALIZED INTERVENTIONS	• Specially Designed Instruction • Intensive Individualized Interventions • Increased Frequency RTI/AIS • Frequent Progress Monitoring	• Tier-aligned Family Communication • Home Visits & Intensive Outreach • Individualized Intervention Plans • Case Management & Coordinated Supports • Community Agency Collaboration/System of Care • Truancy Interventions Aligned with NYS Regulations • Pre-Pins or CPS Referrals when Required	• Individual Behavior & Mental Health Plans • Individual Counseling & Therapy Services • Crisis Intervention & Safety Planning • Wrap-Around Services with Outside Providers • Intensive Restorative Practices • Ongoing Progress Monitoring and Plan Review	Target Population: More intensive, individualized interventions designed to increase student success and enhance overall well-being. Effective for an additional 5% of students.
TIER 2 TARGETED SUPPORTS	• Response to Intervention (RTI) • Academic Intervention Services (AIS) • Extended Learning Time (ELT) • Bi-weekly Progress Monitoring • Computer Assisted Interventions and Progress Monitoring • Small-Group Targeted Academic Interventions	• Tier-Aligned Written Family Communication Regarding Attendance • Targeted Attendance Improvement Plans • Personalized Incentive Systems • Parent Conferences • Mentoring & Trusted Adult Matching • Regular Attendance Check-ins with Designated Staff Member • System of Care Supports	• Positive Behavioral Interventions • Small-group SEL Interventions • Targeted Restorative Practices • Mentoring and trusted Adult Matching • Check-In/Out with Designated Staff Member • Student Mediation and Conflict Resolution • Progress Monitoring of Behavior Goals • System of Care Supports	Target Population: Targeted interventions for students needing additional supports utilizing smaller groups and research-based strategies. Effective for an additional 15% of students.
TIER 1 UNIVERSAL PROMOTION & PREVENTION	• High-quality Core Instruction Delivered with Fidelity • Research-based Instructional Practices • Consistent Instructional Expectations Across Classrooms • Opportunities for Student Discourse, Problem-Solving, and Higher-Order Questioning • Differentiated Instruction • Universal Screening and Ongoing Classroom Assessments to Inform Instruction • Data-Driven Decision-Making • Instructional Technology Embedded to Support Core Learning Goals • Family Engagement in Academic Learning	• Engaging School Climate • Positive Atendance Culture • Clear Attendance Expectations • Universal Attendance Monitoring • Proactive Communication with Families • Schoolwide Engagement Activities Including Open Houses, Evening Family Events, Clubs, Fieldtrips • Raiders Extended Day (RED) Program • Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS)	• Trauma-Informed and Culturally Responsive Practices • Universal Behavior Expectations Taught and Reinforced • Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) • Universal Restorative Practices • Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Curriculum • Character Education • Embedded Mental Health Curriculum • Promotion of a Positive School Climate Including Yearly School Climate Survey • SEL Assemblies • Anti-Bullying and Prevention Programming • Mindfulness Groups/Wellness Clubs • Family Engagement and Home-School Collaboration	Target Population: High-quality, evidence-based, whole class instruction and whole school strategies with a focus on universal promotion and prevention. Effective for 80% of students.
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