Elementary Tier 2 Manual

Canyons School District

Instructional Supports Department

Tier 2 Intervention Guide-Elementary Critical Features and Practices of Intensive Interventions

Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) A Multi-Tiered System of Supports, or MTSS, is a framework to enhance student success through a proactive and responsive approach. It is designed to provide a systematic way of identifying and addressing the diverse needs of students, ensuring that they receive the appropriate levels of support and intervention to reach their full potential. CSD’s MTSS Framework outlines three critical components: (1) High Quality Academic and Behavioral Instruction and Intervention, (2) Data for Decision Making, and (3) Team-Based Problem Solving. MTSS typically consists of multiple tiers of levels of support, each tailored to meet the specifc needs of students. These tiers range from universal support for all students (Tier 1) to targeted interventions (Tier 2) and intensive, individualized support (Tier 3). The level of support a student receives depends on their unique requirements and progress. Tier 1 - Universal Supports for All Students

DRAFT Tier 1 instruction in education is of great importance as it forms the bedrock of effective and inclusive learning environments. At this foundational level, educators implement high-quality evidence-based teaching strategies that are accessible to all students, regardless of their abilities or backgrounds. These practices not only provide a solid academic foundation but also help address diverse learning needs, ensuring that every student has an equitable opportunity to succeed. Tier 2 - Targeted Interventions In Tier 2, educators identify students who may be struggling with specifc academic or behavioral challenges and provide them with additional, often small-group, instruction or interventions to address these issues. This approach aims to bridge gaps in learning and help students reach grade-level expectations. Tier 2 interventions are research-based and designed to be fexible, adapting to the unique needs of each student. This tier plays a crucial role in fostering academic growth and ensuring that students receive the necessary support to succeed in their educational journey. Any Tier 2 intervention is supplemental to Tier 1 (universal) instruction and is identifed on the CSD master schedule. The most effcient way to provide targeted instruction matched to students’ specifc learning needs is to provide intensifed instruction in a small group setting (ES 0.49) combined with quality core instruction and classroom management (Hattie, 2011). Each prescriptive instructional focus is identifed for student needs including extension, reteach, front load, or intervention. 3