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Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) Mid-Year Refresh
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) Mid-Year Refresh After any break, it is best practice to revisit the PBIS framework and provide the students with a refresher regarding the rules, routines and expectations. If your school does not have a PBIS system, now is the time for the team to plan [...]
Mid-Year Focus for Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Success
Mid-Year Focus for Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Success The beginning of a new semester is an ideal time to reflect, assess and reset the focus of the MTSS framework. At this time of the year, school and district MTSS teams are in the routine of [...]
Family, School and Community Partnerships
Benefits of a K-12 Comprehensive District MTSS Implementation Family, school and community partnerships, one of the six essential elements of KyMTSS, provides the structure for families, schools and community members to work together to support and improve the learning and wellbeing of all students. These partnerships [...]
KyMTSS Implementation Guide
KyMTSS Implementation Guide Summer break is a great time to reflect and prepare for the new school year. To assist with the process, Kymtss.org has numerous resources to support schools and districts. One key resource, the KyMTSS Implementation Guide, provides implementation guidance for leaders and Multi-Tiered System of Supports [...]
Maximizing Transitions for Effective Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Implementation
Maximizing Transitions for Effective Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Implementation MTSS is a continuous improvement process, involving the collective efforts of monitoring, analyzing, reflecting and adapting. Transition times, such as the start of the school year, grade-level changes, and between classes, can significantly impact student success. Many students experience major transitions from elementary [...]
Using Data to Drive Decision-Making
Using Data to Drive Decision-Making Districts and schools across the state recently received Kentucky Summative Assessments (KSA) data, and most have completed the first round of academic and behavior universal screeners. This marks a critical time for MTSS teams to take a close look at the [...]
