Delaware MTSS Resources

MTSS is a framework that is designed to meet the needs of the whole child through an integrated multi-level prevention system. MTSS uses team-based leadership, and data-based decision making, to meet the academic and non-academic needs of all students. High quality core academic instruction and non academic practices are provided as universal supports to all children. Evidence-based intervention and supports are matched to student needs and informed by ongoing progress monitoring and additional assessments.

How can families get involved?

• Ask how MTSS works in your child’s school
• Talk to your child’s teacher about your child’s strengths and needs—Check out PIC’s ‘Talking with your Child’s Teacher’ for specific tips you can use when sharing information about your child
• Learn more about MTSS by accessing the links below

Additional Resources:

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Booklet: Working with the school to support your child’s academic, behavior and social-emotional development. Is your child struggling in school academically, behaviorally, or socially? Have you talked with your child’s school team about MTSS?
How can you support your child’s learning?  Where can you find more information about MTSS?

Tiered System of Supports 

• Understanding Multi-tiered System of Support – A quick overview video explaining MTSS

Data-based Decision Making 

• PIC Talking with your Child’s Teacher – A guide for questions to ask during parent-teacher conferences
• NCII Family Questions – A guide for families to discuss the intensive intervention process within a child’s school.

Team-Based Leadership

• PIC MTSS Questions for families to consider – Gives questions for families to think about and ask when discussing MTSS with school educators
• Parent-Teacher Conferences: A Guide for Families – Resources for families on supporting students within MTSS during parent-teacher conferences. Includes specific guidance for student math, reading and behavior needs.

Comprehensive Assessment System 

• Improving Literacy Brief: Understanding Screening – Explains how assessments are used within MTSS to screen students and identify those who may need additional supports.
• Requesting an Evaluation – Provides families with a process for requesting a school evaluation, including action and follow-up steps.
• How Schools Monitor Student Progress – Explains the screening process and how progress monitoring is used to track student progress.

Evaluation and Selection of Academic and Non-academic Resources, Supports, and Interventions

• 5 Conversation Starters for Discussing Teaching Approaches with Teachers – Examples for families of respectful conversation starters when discussing teaching strategies and support for their students.
• What Does It Take for Instruction to Be “Evidence Based”? – Explains evidence-based teaching practices and why they are important.

For more information and resources:  

Delaware Department of Education MTSS webpage

Category: MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support)

Tips for Improving Communication in IEP Meetings

Resource developed for parents, by parents  to help families when addressing concerns, as well as improving communication with school staff.

Category: ADVOCACY RESOURCES, FACT SHEETS

MTSS Fact Sheet: Questions to Ask your School Team

Category: FACT SHEETS

Understanding Educational Evaluations

This fact sheet provides some answers to frequently ask questions about the special education evaluation process.

Category: FACT SHEETS, SPECIAL EDUCATION, INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD, SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW & REGULATIONS, FACT SHEETS

Remote Learning Vs Homebound Vs Homeschool

This link provides information on the differences between remote learning, homebound services and homeschooling.

Category: COVID-19 RESOURCES, LITERACY