MTSS Framework

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Integrating Practices in an MTSS Framework
The purpose of integrating practices within the MTSS framework has multiple features with in its three level of tiers, that benefit both students and teachers resulting in improved outcomes in content learning as well as behavior and emotional domains. The intent of the integration of practices is to optimize learning, keep students engaged in learning and in the classroom, eliminate distractions, and the efficacy of instruction time using evidence based practices for academics and behavior skills. (McIntosh & Goodman, 2016). When selecting an evidence base practice it should have validation of multiple rigorous research studies that improve student outcome, as well as met standard of criteria from respected publications and meet four suggested criteria: (1) have at least two high-quality experimental studies, (2) studies conducted by teams from different institutions with at least one having no affiliation with the developers, (3) consist of documentation of positive educational outcomes with no negative side effects, and (4) evidence the practice can be fully implemented by school personnel with standard resources. …show more content…

Instruction in Tier 1 is administered to all students and consists of research based core instruction and behavior practices provided by highly qualified teachers, universal screening recommended three times a year, frequent progress monitoring with data documenting rate of growth and improvement and differentiated instruction. (Okaloosa Schools website, 2014-2015) Integrated strategies in Tier 1 might include classroom management practices to define and establish classroom expectation for behaviors and instruction time, increased opportunities to respond using choral responses and including social and emotional content in literacy with discussion questions that center on empathy, problem solving and cause and effect. (McIntosh & Goodman, 2016, p.

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