Multi-Tier System of Support MTSS

1. Multi-Tier System of Support (MTSS) Curriculum Leaders Update Topeka, KS October 17, 2008

2. Support Documents www.kansasmtss.org Kansas MTSS: Innovation Configuration Matrix (ICM) Kansas MTSS: Research Base Kansas MTSS: Elementary Academic Structuring Guide Kansas MTSS: Elementary Implementation Guides School-wide Positive Behavior Support Implementers’ Blueprint and Self-Assessment The ICM provides the big picture of MTSS and provides examples and non-examples of what implementation of the essential components look like in schools. The Research Base provides some of the primary research that supports the principles and practices that are included in the ICM. This document is not a comprehensive bibliography of all research but provides the starting point for anyone wanting to read the research. This document will be updated periodically as new research comes available. The Academic Structuring Guide is a workbook type format that provides an introduction to MTSS as well as a guide in creating the structuring necessary to create a sustainable multi-tier system. This document is currently written to support elementary buildings in their efforts, but it is anticipated that as more is learned it will be expanded to cover secondary as well. The SWPBS Implementers’ Blueprint and Self-Assessment has been developed by the OSEP (Office of Special Education Programs) Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports to assist local and state education personnel in their efforts to improve school climate and positive behavior support for all students.  The Blueprint may be accessed at www.pbis.org The ICM provides the big picture of MTSS and provides examples and non-examples of what implementation of the essential components look like in schools. The Research Base provides some of the primary research that supports the principles and practices that are included in the ICM. This document is not a comprehensive bibliography of all research but provides the starting point for anyone wanting to read the research. This document will be updated periodically as new research comes available. The Academic Structuring Guide is a workbook type format that provides an introduction to MTSS as well as a guide in creating the structuring necessary to create a sustainable multi-tier system. This document is currently written to support elementary buildings in their efforts, but it is anticipated that as more is learned it will be expanded to cover secondary as well. The SWPBS Implementers’ Blueprint and Self-Assessment has been developed by the OSEP (Office of Special Education Programs) Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports to assist local and state education personnel in their efforts to improve school climate and positive behavior support for all students.  The Blueprint may be accessed at www.pbis.org

3. Innovation Configuration Matrix The ICM provides the big picture of MTSS and provides examples and non-examples of what implementation of the essential components look like in schools. The Research Base provides some of the primary research that supports the principles and practices that are included in the ICM. This document is not a comprehensive bibliography of all research but provides the starting point for anyone wanting to read the research. This document will be updated periodically as new research comes available. The Academic Structuring Guide is a workbook type format that provides an introduction to MTSS as well as a guide in creating the structuring necessary to create a sustainable multi-tier system. This document is currently written to support elementary buildings in their efforts, but it is anticipated that as more is learned it will be expanded to cover secondary as well. The SWPBS Implementers’ Blueprint and Self-Assessment has been developed by the OSEP (Office of Special Education Programs) Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports to assist local and state education personnel in their efforts to improve school climate and positive behavior support for all students.  The Blueprint may be accessed at www.pbis.org The ICM provides the big picture of MTSS and provides examples and non-examples of what implementation of the essential components look like in schools. The Research Base provides some of the primary research that supports the principles and practices that are included in the ICM. This document is not a comprehensive bibliography of all research but provides the starting point for anyone wanting to read the research. This document will be updated periodically as new research comes available. The Academic Structuring Guide is a workbook type format that provides an introduction to MTSS as well as a guide in creating the structuring necessary to create a sustainable multi-tier system. This document is currently written to support elementary buildings in their efforts, but it is anticipated that as more is learned it will be expanded to cover secondary as well. The SWPBS Implementers’ Blueprint and Self-Assessment has been developed by the OSEP (Office of Special Education Programs) Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports to assist local and state education personnel in their efforts to improve school climate and positive behavior support for all students.  The Blueprint may be accessed at www.pbis.org

4. Research Base The Research Base provides some of the primary research that supports the principles and practices that are included in the ICM. This document is not a comprehensive bibliography of all research but provides the starting point for anyone wanting to read the research. The ICM provides the big picture of MTSS and provides examples and non-examples of what implementation of the essential components look like in schools. The Research Base provides some of the primary research that supports the principles and practices that are included in the ICM. This document is not a comprehensive bibliography of all research but provides the starting point for anyone wanting to read the research. This document will be updated periodically as new research comes available. The Academic Structuring Guide is a workbook type format that provides an introduction to MTSS as well as a guide in creating the structuring necessary to create a sustainable multi-tier system. This document is currently written to support elementary buildings in their efforts, but it is anticipated that as more is learned it will be expanded to cover secondary as well. The SWPBS Implementers’ Blueprint and Self-Assessment has been developed by the OSEP (Office of Special Education Programs) Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports to assist local and state education personnel in their efforts to improve school climate and positive behavior support for all students.  The Blueprint may be accessed at www.pbis.org The ICM provides the big picture of MTSS and provides examples and non-examples of what implementation of the essential components look like in schools. The Research Base provides some of the primary research that supports the principles and practices that are included in the ICM. This document is not a comprehensive bibliography of all research but provides the starting point for anyone wanting to read the research. This document will be updated periodically as new research comes available. The Academic Structuring Guide is a workbook type format that provides an introduction to MTSS as well as a guide in creating the structuring necessary to create a sustainable multi-tier system. This document is currently written to support elementary buildings in their efforts, but it is anticipated that as more is learned it will be expanded to cover secondary as well. The SWPBS Implementers’ Blueprint and Self-Assessment has been developed by the OSEP (Office of Special Education Programs) Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports to assist local and state education personnel in their efforts to improve school climate and positive behavior support for all students.  The Blueprint may be accessed at www.pbis.org

5. Elementary Academic Structuring Guide The Academic Structuring Guide is a workbook type document that provides an introduction to MTSS as well as a guide in creating the structuring necessary to create a sustainable multi-tier system. The ICM provides the big picture of MTSS and provides examples and non-examples of what implementation of the essential components look like in schools. The Research Base provides some of the primary research that supports the principles and practices that are included in the ICM. This document is not a comprehensive bibliography of all research but provides the starting point for anyone wanting to read the research. This document will be updated periodically as new research comes available. The Academic Structuring Guide is a workbook type format that provides an introduction to MTSS as well as a guide in creating the structuring necessary to create a sustainable multi-tier system. This document is currently written to support elementary buildings in their efforts, but it is anticipated that as more is learned it will be expanded to cover secondary as well. The SWPBS Implementers’ Blueprint and Self-Assessment has been developed by the OSEP (Office of Special Education Programs) Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports to assist local and state education personnel in their efforts to improve school climate and positive behavior support for all students.  The Blueprint may be accessed at www.pbis.org The ICM provides the big picture of MTSS and provides examples and non-examples of what implementation of the essential components look like in schools. The Research Base provides some of the primary research that supports the principles and practices that are included in the ICM. This document is not a comprehensive bibliography of all research but provides the starting point for anyone wanting to read the research. This document will be updated periodically as new research comes available. The Academic Structuring Guide is a workbook type format that provides an introduction to MTSS as well as a guide in creating the structuring necessary to create a sustainable multi-tier system. This document is currently written to support elementary buildings in their efforts, but it is anticipated that as more is learned it will be expanded to cover secondary as well. The SWPBS Implementers’ Blueprint and Self-Assessment has been developed by the OSEP (Office of Special Education Programs) Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports to assist local and state education personnel in their efforts to improve school climate and positive behavior support for all students.  The Blueprint may be accessed at www.pbis.org

6. Implementation Guides The Implementation Guide – Beginning of Year is a workbook type document that aids schools in making the appropriate decisions after the beginning of the year data collection. The ICM provides the big picture of MTSS and provides examples and non-examples of what implementation of the essential components look like in schools. The Research Base provides some of the primary research that supports the principles and practices that are included in the ICM. This document is not a comprehensive bibliography of all research but provides the starting point for anyone wanting to read the research. This document will be updated periodically as new research comes available. The Academic Structuring Guide is a workbook type format that provides an introduction to MTSS as well as a guide in creating the structuring necessary to create a sustainable multi-tier system. This document is currently written to support elementary buildings in their efforts, but it is anticipated that as more is learned it will be expanded to cover secondary as well. The SWPBS Implementers’ Blueprint and Self-Assessment has been developed by the OSEP (Office of Special Education Programs) Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports to assist local and state education personnel in their efforts to improve school climate and positive behavior support for all students.  The Blueprint may be accessed at www.pbis.org The ICM provides the big picture of MTSS and provides examples and non-examples of what implementation of the essential components look like in schools. The Research Base provides some of the primary research that supports the principles and practices that are included in the ICM. This document is not a comprehensive bibliography of all research but provides the starting point for anyone wanting to read the research. This document will be updated periodically as new research comes available. The Academic Structuring Guide is a workbook type format that provides an introduction to MTSS as well as a guide in creating the structuring necessary to create a sustainable multi-tier system. This document is currently written to support elementary buildings in their efforts, but it is anticipated that as more is learned it will be expanded to cover secondary as well. The SWPBS Implementers’ Blueprint and Self-Assessment has been developed by the OSEP (Office of Special Education Programs) Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports to assist local and state education personnel in their efforts to improve school climate and positive behavior support for all students.  The Blueprint may be accessed at www.pbis.org

7. PBS Implementers Blueprint School-wide Positive Behavior Support Implementers’ Blueprint and Self-Assessment The ICM provides the big picture of MTSS and provides examples and non-examples of what implementation of the essential components look like in schools. The Research Base provides some of the primary research that supports the principles and practices that are included in the ICM. This document is not a comprehensive bibliography of all research but provides the starting point for anyone wanting to read the research. This document will be updated periodically as new research comes available. The Academic Structuring Guide is a workbook type format that provides an introduction to MTSS as well as a guide in creating the structuring necessary to create a sustainable multi-tier system. This document is currently written to support elementary buildings in their efforts, but it is anticipated that as more is learned it will be expanded to cover secondary as well. The SWPBS Implementers’ Blueprint and Self-Assessment has been developed by the OSEP (Office of Special Education Programs) Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports to assist local and state education personnel in their efforts to improve school climate and positive behavior support for all students.  The Blueprint may be accessed at www.pbis.org The ICM provides the big picture of MTSS and provides examples and non-examples of what implementation of the essential components look like in schools. The Research Base provides some of the primary research that supports the principles and practices that are included in the ICM. This document is not a comprehensive bibliography of all research but provides the starting point for anyone wanting to read the research. This document will be updated periodically as new research comes available. The Academic Structuring Guide is a workbook type format that provides an introduction to MTSS as well as a guide in creating the structuring necessary to create a sustainable multi-tier system. This document is currently written to support elementary buildings in their efforts, but it is anticipated that as more is learned it will be expanded to cover secondary as well. The SWPBS Implementers’ Blueprint and Self-Assessment has been developed by the OSEP (Office of Special Education Programs) Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports to assist local and state education personnel in their efforts to improve school climate and positive behavior support for all students.  The Blueprint may be accessed at www.pbis.org

8. MTSS Facilitators ESSDACK Garden City Greenbush Jones Institute Keystone NWKESC Smoky Hill SCKESC SWPRSC Valley Center West Elk

9. The Future Increase availability of MTSS trainers to reach more districts Identify demonstration sites among MTSS implementing schools Further develop knowledge base of MTSS at the secondary level

10. Accessing Training & Support For MTSS: Academics List of recognized facilitators at: www.kansasmtss.org For MTSS: Behavior www.pbskansas.org/schoolwide Linda Geier lgeier@ksde.org MTSS Academic support: Staff from service centers across the state are being trained on MTSS to help facilitate districts and buildings through creating the structures needed to create a sustainable multi-tier system. These services are provided through the service centers and districts/buildings will need to work directly with them to make arrangements. A complete list of recognized facilitators is available on the Kansas MTSS website under training. MTSS Behavior support: State trainers are available through KSDE.  To request more information about training and support in SWPBS, contact Dr. Rachel Freeman: rfreeman@ku.edu or Linda Geier: lgeier@ksde.org.  The MTSS website contains a growing list of behavioral tools and resources that may be accessed to explore a variety of behavioral resources. MTSS Academic support: Staff from service centers across the state are being trained on MTSS to help facilitate districts and buildings through creating the structures needed to create a sustainable multi-tier system. These services are provided through the service centers and districts/buildings will need to work directly with them to make arrangements. A complete list of recognized facilitators is available on the Kansas MTSS website under training. MTSS Behavior support: State trainers are available through KSDE.  To request more information about training and support in SWPBS, contact Dr. Rachel Freeman: rfreeman@ku.edu or Linda Geier: lgeier@ksde.org.  The MTSS website contains a growing list of behavioral tools and resources that may be accessed to explore a variety of behavioral resources.

11. More Information www.kansasmtss.org