How to Overcome Barriers:
* Teams should discuss and determine what barriers could affect MTSS implementation;
* Use the district and school implementation fidelity rubric to self-assess performance on all components;
* Identify next steps to support the MTSS framework and engage all stakeholders.
Once all stakeholders understand their role in supporting the process, leaders should consider providing ongoing training and communication to ensure new team members can easily stay connected with the MTSS framework.
Professional learning cycles may include:
* Establish a common understanding of Georgia's MTSS
* High Leverage Practices (HLPs)
* Modules on each essential component
* Effective Social-Emotional/Behavioral Supports
* Data-based Decision Making
* Cultural Linguistic Responsiveness
Schedules:
It is also important to include time in the schedules for staff to access PL, plan, and implement effective instruction and evidence-based interventions across the three tiers.
Teachers need time to collaborate with interventionists/specialists to discuss data and effectiveness of interventions.
Communicating Next Steps:
Written procedures and protocols for districts and schools will communicate the system in place to implement Georgia MTSS. It will also assist all team members to understand their role in improving student achievement.
The Georgia Department of Education has created a webinar to identify barriers impacting MTSS implementation. It can be found at the link listed below:
Additional MTSS Resources
www.gadoe.org/TieredSystemofSupports
