The Characteristics of an Effective Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS): What You Need to Assess to Ensure Your Fall Success (Season 3, Episode 13)

   Your Podcast Hosts Angela and Davey discuss Dr. Howie Knoff's most recent Project ACHIEVE Blog on how to analyze the effectiveness of a district, school, or educational setting’s MTSS system.    The Podcast first summarizes the organizational characteristics of an effective MTSS system identified by Dr. Knoff: System-Wide Principles and Practices, Collaborative Leadership, Time, and Consistent, System-Wide Procedures. It then provides eight questions so that Educational Leaders (a) can evaluate their setting’s current MTSS organizational status, and (b) develop and implement Action Plans to maintain current strengths and close specific gaps for the coming school year.    Next, Angela and Davey detail the staff and staffing characteristics needed for an effective MTSS system. Moving past the staff focused MTSS discussions in the previous two Podcasts, they take a more systems perspective. This is done by describing the staff and staffing implications of the Consultation Referral Audit and the Consultation Staff Resource Directory, respectively. They then sample from Dr. Knoff’s eight questions to evaluate a school’s current MTSS status in this area.    The Podcast concludes by addressing the assessment and intervention characteristics of effective MTSS systems. Here, Davey and Angela note that the critical importance of ensuring that general education, special education, and related services staff share and integrate their assessment and intervention activities across the multi-tiered continuum.    The Podcast concludes with a "Call to Action," asserting that the summer months offer a "unique and invaluable opportunity" for "reflective analysis, strategic planning, and skill development."    Check out this NEWEST Podcast. . . and “Follow” us so that you get notified when every new podcast is released.[CLICK HERE to Set Up a Meeting with Howie] [CLICK HERE to read this Blog on the Project ACHIEVE Webpage]