Learning Excellence - Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for Academics (MTSS-A)

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Learning Excellence

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for Academics (MTSS-A)


RATIONALE:

Bismarck Public Schools believes in empowering all learners to be choice-ready through a tiered systems framework.

DEFINITION:

Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is an integrated framework for continuous improvement of high-quality instruction, data- driven decision-making, collaboration, and shared leadership to provide all students with the best academic opportunities to succeed.

GOAL:

Every student experiences growth through multi-tiered instruction and assessment practices inclusive of differentiated learning paths and supplemental support.

OBJECTIVES:

  • Ensure that all students experience core instruction that is responsive to their needs.
  • Ensure that intervention and enrichment opportunities support students by closing achievement gaps and accelerating growth.
  • Focus the work of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) in each building on the essential questions of high functioning PLCs.

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