Using School Improvement and Implementation Science to Integrate Multi-Tiered Systems of Support in Secondary Schools*. Issue 2 (19th September 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bohanon, Hank; Gilman, Carrie; Parker, Ben; Amell, Chris; Sortino, Gabe
• Is Part Of: Australasian journal of special education. Volume 40:Issue 2(2016)
• Page Start: 99
• Page End: 116
• Publication Date: 2016-09-19
• Subjects: MTSS, -- response to intervention, -- secondary schools, -- positive behaviour support, -- school improvement, -- implementation science; Exceptional children -- Periodicals; Children with disabilities -- Periodicals; 371.905
• DOI: 10.1017/jse.2016.8
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1030-0112

Abstract

Abstract : The purpose of this paper is to describe the integration of tiered interventions and supports in secondary schools, sometimes referred to as multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS). The interventions include academic, behavioural, social, and emotional supports for all students. A description of the connections across specific MTSS systems, datasets, and practices is discussed. The article addresses the implementation of MTSS through the lens of school improvement and implementation science. A case example of a school implementing MTSS is provided to highlight the strengths and challenges of MTSS in secondary settings.