KyMTSS framework diagram showing the six essential elements surrounding a tiered delivery system triangle.

Why KyMTSS?

Purpose

KyMTSS promotes coherence by integrating and aligning systems-level approaches and state/district/school initiatives under one comprehensive framework to more efficiently use resources while focusing on improving outcomes for every student.

  • Academic and behavioral multi-tiered systems are interconnected through the use of integrated practices, teaming structures, comprehensive data analysis and team-based decision-making so all students thrive academically, socially and behaviorally.

  • Reading and math proficiency, access to a strong local curriculum aligned to standards, high quality instructional resources, chronic absenteeism, school-based mental health, social, emotional and behavioral health, and trauma-informed schools are examples of initiatives to support strengthening Tier 1.

Benefits of KyMTSS

  • Allows for a more effective, efficient, equitable and sustainable use of resources.

  • Aligns with research that demonstrates the interconnectedness of academic and behavior skills.

  • Provides more seamless support through the use of integrated teams, data, and practices.

  • Reduces initiative overload by utilizing a single, cohesive framework of systems, data and practices.

KyMTSS and Read to Succeed Resources

Implementing the Read to Succeed Act within an MTSS Framework

Read to Succeed KRS 158.305 Implementation FAQ

Early Literacy Resources - KDE Website

Senate Bill 9: Read to Succeed Act (2022) Implementation Timeline

White Paper: Learning Acceleration for Literacy Instruction

Early Literacy Assessment within KyMTSS

Early Literacy Assessment Flow Chart

Fulfilling KyMTSS' Vision of Equitable Literacy Access

KyMTSS and KY Numeracy Counts Act Resources

HB 162: KY Numeracy Counts Act (2024) Implementation Timeline

KY Numeracy Counts Screening Assessments

KY Numeracy Counts Website

KY Numeracy Counts Academies

The Path To An Integrated KyMTSS K-12

Timeline infographic detailing the Path to KyMTSS, showing federal and state educational milestones from 1997 to 2024.

KyMTSS was developed as an integrated framework in response to federal policy and state-driven initiatives to improve academic, social and behavioral outcomes for all students. The KyMTSS timeline shows the progression to KyMTSS for students K-12 in Kentucky.

Associated Statutes and Regulations

KRS 158.305 KRS 158.6459 KRS 158.791 KRS 158.840  KRS 158.8401 KRS 158.8402  704 KAR 3:095