MTSS Support Resources

These resources will support district and school leadership teams in building a system of supports to improve student outcomes.

MTSS Fact Sheets

MTSS Self-Assessment Tool (editable Word)
This self-assessment is designed to help schools assess practices and structures currently in place to foster an effective system of supports. This tool may be used to generate ideas, identify gaps, and create short-term and long-term goals for the continuous improvement of a school’s MTSS process.

Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Problem-Solving Model (Video)
The Four-Step Problem-Solving Process is the common data-based problem-solving model named in South Carolina’s MTSS Framework and Guidance Document. This video walks through the problem-solving process using state literacy data.

Four-Step Problem-Solving Protocol (PDF)
The Four-Step Problem-Solving Protocol is a workflow that guides MTSS Leadership Teams through the problem-solving process. The protocol includes defining problems discovered when reviewing data, analyzing why problems are occurring, selecting and implementing intentional instruction/intervention, and evaluating the effectiveness of the plan in improving outcomes in data.

ICEL/RIOT Matrix (SC Version) (PDF)
Step one of the Four-Step Problem-Solving Process guides MTSS Leadership Teams through defining problems identified while reviewing data. During the second step of the process, teams focus on analyzing why problems are occurring. The ICEL/RIOT Matrix is a tool teams can use to identify root causes before moving to step three where interventions are put in place.

Decision Trees (PDF)
A Decision Tree is a tool to help leadership teams anticipate the multiple instructional decisions teams will encounter throughout the decision-making process. By defining if/then possibilities in advance, teams can efficiently and accurately provide appropriate support for students.

MTSS Leadership Timeline Planning Template (PDF)
Leadership teams are responsible for planning and supporting many projects over the course of the school year. Identifying these projects in advance and sequencing them across the year will ensure that vital implementation supports are not overlooked.

Creating a Master Schedule (PDF)
Scheduling is a foundation component of system infrastructure. The needs of the student population must drive intentional scheduling. Master schedules must ensure that all students have access to high-quality core instruction and protected time for additional support needed to perform at or above grade level.

Master Schedule Guidance (Elementary) (PDF)
System leaders should take a whole-school approach to creating elementary school master schedules. This includes intentionally staggering key blocks of time like literacy, math, and extra time learning across all grade levels.

Master Schedule Guidance (Secondary) (PDF)
System leaders should take a whole-school approach to creating master schedules. Because secondary schools serve larger student bodies and are departmentalized, scheduling is more complex. Time and structures must be embedded to support students with learning gaps.

Three-Tiered Model (PDF)
The Three-Tiered Model serves to organize instruction and intervention within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). Data-based problem-solving reveals learning gaps. Tiering instruction ensures all students receive support in the best setting at the appropriate intensity, frequency, and duration, based on identified needs.

Resource Mapping (PDF)
Resource mapping is a dynamic and strategic process that promotes the efficient and effective use of resources within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). It involves systematically identifying, organizing, and communicating the resources available to school or district teams and demonstrates how the resources interconnect and contribute to the overall system of supports.

Early Warning Systems (document coming soon!)
An Early Warning System (EWS) is an evidence-based universal screening tool to help identify students who are off track and at risk of dropping out of school before graduation.

MTSS Gather & Grow Collaboratives

Step 1 of the Four-Step Problem-Solving Process - Recording

Guest Speaker: Wyatt Cothran
School Spotlight: Laurens 55

Integrating Academic and Behavior Support within the MTSS Framework - Recording

Guest Speaker: Dr. Steve Goodman
School Spotlight: Dorchester 2

Data Based Problem Solving - Recording

Guest Speaker: Dr. Judy Elliott
School Spotlight: Batesburg-Leesville Elementary School

The Science of Learning - Recording

Guest Speaker: Dr. Paul Riccomini
School Spotlight: Aiken County Public Schools

Vocabulary Across Content Areas - Recording

Guest Speaker: Dr. Pam Kastner
School Spotlight: Newberry Elementary School

Supplemental Tier 1 Support and Tier 2 Intervention in Math - Recording

Guest Speaker: Zearn
School Spotlight: Carolina Springs Middle School

Making the Most of Tier 1 Instruction - Recording

Guest Speaker: Dr. Stephanie Stollar
School Spotlight: North Charleston Elementary School

Intervention Through Tier 2 and Tier 3 - Recording

Guest Speaker: Dr. Devin Kearns

Behavior in Tier 1 - Recording

Guest Speaker: Steven Rufe

Prevention Through Tier 1 Instruction - Recording

Guest Speaker: Dr. Judy Elliott

Designing an MTSS System - Slides available on request

Guest Speaker: Dr. Lee Westberry

Intentionally Assessing Progress - Slides available on request

Guest Speaker: Dr. Jason Harlacher