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WELCOME! ��MTSS IN COLORADO

Colorado Multi-Tiered System of Supports (COMTSS)

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What Is MTSS?

  • MTSS stands for Multi-Tiered System of Supports (RTI)
    • COMTSS = prevention-based framework
    • Supports academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs
    • Uses data and team problem-solving to guide instruction
    • Specific interventions for student needs

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Why MTSS Matters for Families

  • Provides support early, before challenges increase
  • Matches instruction to student needs
  • Focuses on the whole child
  • Encourages collaboration between schools and families

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Core Features of MTSS

  • Prevention-focused and proactive
  • Data-based decision making
  • Tiered continuum of instruction and intervention
  • Family engagement

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MTSS Tiers of Support

Tier 1: Universal instruction for all students

Tier 2: Targeted interventions for some students

Tier 3: Intensive, individualized interventions

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Tier 1: Universal Supports

Provided to all students in general education

High-quality instruction aligned to Colorado Academic Standards

Schoolwide behavior and social-emotional expectations

Universal screening to monitor progress

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Examples of Tier 1 Interventions

CORE READING AND MATH INSTRUCTION

POSITIVE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS TAUGHT SCHOOLWIDE

SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING LESSONS

CLASSROOM ASSESSMENTS AND PROGRESS CHECKS

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Tier 2: Targeted Interventions

  • For students needing more support beyond Tier 1
    • Delivered in small groups
    • Focused on specific academic or behavioral skills
    • Progress monitored regularly

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Examples of Tier 2 Interventions

Small-group reading or math instruction

Check-in / check-out behavior supports

Social skills or SEL groups

Short-term, targeted instructional support

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Tier 3: Intensive Interventions

  • For students with significant or persistent needs
    • Highly individualized instruction or supports
    • Often involves specialists
    • Very frequent progress monitoring

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Examples of Tier 3 Interventions

One-on-one academic intervention

Individual behavior intervention plans

Intensive counseling or social-emotional supports

Data-driven adjustments to intervention plans

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Movement Between Tiers

  • Students move based on data
  • Supports can increase or decrease as needs change
  • Teams regularly review student progress
  • Families are informed and involved

*Goal is to close the gap!

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How Parents Can Be Involved

Ask questions about your child’s progress

Communicate regularly with teachers and support staff

Support learning strategies at home

Participate in scheduled meetings

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MTSS Conclusion

  • MTSS is a statewide framework used in Colorado schools
    • Interventions increase in intensity across tiers
    • Decisions are based on student data
    • Data driven instruction, services, & supports
    • Families are essential partners in student success

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Results of MTSS

Data collected after 6-8 weeks of intervention

If there is still a gap with the most intensive interventions, = 504 or Special Education Referral

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504 vs IEP

504

    • Accommodations only
    • Must have a documented disability or health condition

IEP

    • Specialized instruction
    • Accommodations
    • Significant gap compared to same aged peers

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CDE Requirements

CDE requires documentation of MTSS

Requirement for SLD and SED

    • Academic and behavioral concerns

*The purpose is to not over-identify students with disabilities

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Questions?

Contact information:

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Katie Ueberroth

kueberroth@wpsdk12.org

(719)602-9877 cell

(719)686-2180 office