Building a Trauma-Informed MTSS for Behavioral Supports

Episode 81In this episode, Justin and Katie discuss the critical need for structured guidance when leading an educational organization through behavioral challenges. We break down the development of a Trauma-Informed Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) that is built on research, the law, and collaborative input from staff.Learn how to create a fluid, working document that drives decision-making and provides clear professional expectations while remaining adaptable to student needs.This Episode, We Cover:***The MTSS Framework:** A deep dive into the tiered supports developed to manage mental health and behavior effectively.**Tier 1 - Universal Supports:** Implementing classroom community restorative practices, regulation strategies like building reset areas, and focused attention practices for all students.**Tier 2 - Targeted Intervention:** Matching students with specific supports such as trauma-informed therapy-based small groups, interest inventories, and counselor-led SEL lessons.**Tier 3 - Intensive Supports:** Navigating formal processes including functional behavior assessments (FBA), behavior intervention plans (BIP), and restorative conferences for significant needs.**Crisis Response:** Establishing clear protocols for emergency situations to ensure safety, proper documentation, and timely parent communication.Key Takeaways:**Rooted in Belief:** Building a successful system starts with a district or building understanding its core beliefs about students, as these beliefs drive every action.* **Collaborative Teams:** You cannot implement this work alone. It requires diverse teams of competent individuals from different grade levels and content areas who are trained in these specific areas.* **Continuous Revision:** This isn't a "one and done" project. An effective MTSS document should be revised bi-yearly to remain relevant and effective.Walk Away Knowing:Your MTSS should be a living document created *with* your people, not just for them. To make it work, leadership must commit to providing the extra planning time necessary for staff to follow up with students and communicate effectively with parents.If you found this episode helpful, please leave us a 5-star review! Your feedback helps us grow and reach more educators who are passionate about supporting their students.#SpecialEducation #MTSS #TraumaInformed #BehavioralSupports #SchoolLeadership #EdNeuroscience #TeacherSupport #schoolculture Our WebsiteEmailjustinmoorman@reeducationofschoolspodcast.comkatiethornton@reeducationofschoolspodcast.comjoshward@reeducationofschoolspodcast.comYouTubeFacebookInstagramMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!License code: 0WMLYW3GMFLMX8H7