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Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) in Iowa, also known as Response to Intervention or RtI, is an every-education decision-making framework of evidence-based practices in instruction and assessment that addresses the needs of all students. As an every-education process, MTSS allows educators to judge the overall health of their educational system by examining data on the educational system as well as identifying students who need additional supports. Those supports are provided in both small group and individual settings, and are monitored to ensure they support all learners demonstrate proficiency in the Iowa Core standards and leave school ready for life.
Many Iowa schools are successfully implementing components of MTSS. Together, we will move MTSS to consistent statewide implementation in every Iowa classroom.
Key ComponentsThe Iowa MTSS framework is made up of five components.
Connections with ELI and DAThe MTSS framework is utilized to support decision-making and continuous improvement in Iowa's schools. Because the framework supports evidence-based implementation of universal instruction, as well as intervention, it can be utilized across the educational system.
We have utilized the MTSS framework in the implementation of other Iowa initiatives, including the implementation of Chapter 62, or the Early Literacy Implementation (ELI) Rule. Materials designed through the C4K collaborative related to MTSS are also used to support schools identified through the state's Differentiated Accountability (DA) School Improvement model.
© 2019 Iowa Department of Education:
400 E 14th Street | Des Moines, IA 50319-0146
Phone: 515-281-5294 | Fax: 515-242-5988
Many Iowa schools are successfully implementing components of MTSS. Together, we will move MTSS to consistent statewide implementation in every Iowa classroom.
Key ComponentsThe Iowa MTSS framework is made up of five components.
- Evidence-based curriculum and instruction provided at the universal level.
- Universal screening of all students.
- Evidence-based, instructional interventions at the targeted and intensive levels shall be provided to each student who needs them.
- Progress monitoring for learners below expectations.
- Data-based decision making throughout the system.
Connections with ELI and DAThe MTSS framework is utilized to support decision-making and continuous improvement in Iowa's schools. Because the framework supports evidence-based implementation of universal instruction, as well as intervention, it can be utilized across the educational system.
We have utilized the MTSS framework in the implementation of other Iowa initiatives, including the implementation of Chapter 62, or the Early Literacy Implementation (ELI) Rule. Materials designed through the C4K collaborative related to MTSS are also used to support schools identified through the state's Differentiated Accountability (DA) School Improvement model.
© 2019 Iowa Department of Education:
400 E 14th Street | Des Moines, IA 50319-0146
Phone: 515-281-5294 | Fax: 515-242-5988
