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Multi-tiered systems of support

Encompassing initiatives such as Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Response to Intervention (RtI), Multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) is a framework for providing high-quality academic instruction and behavioral interventions matched to student needs at multiple levels, monitoring progress frequently to assess whether instruction or goals should be adapted, and using data to solve problems and make important educational decisions.

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Multi-Tiered Systems of Support pyramidMulti-Tiered Systems of Support pyramid

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