MTSS/RTI: The Power to Transform Schools and Districts

Noted Response-To-Intervention leader and PCG subject matter expert Dr. Evan Lefsky has written a blog post that helps get behind the question of why even some research-based interventions sometimes fail. His answer? Implementation!

The importance of implementation is even greater when it comes to the upcoming rollout of CCSS and the ways it will impact even a solid framework with well-integrated Multi-Tier System of Supports (MTSS) and Response-to-Intervention components.

Here are a few highlights from the blog post—take a look at the full post here!

“ In many cases, the same set of supports produces great results in one school or district and poor results in another. Many of these supports are often discontinued when they “fail” without problem-solving to determine “why” they didn’t achieve the desired result. In my experience, the “implementation” of those supports is often the distinguishing feature in successful schools and districts.”

“Before we say that the instruction, intervention, approach, or teacher failed, it is critical to ensure through problem-solving that…implementation factors [have] not undermined our success.”

“The increased rigor of college and career-ready standards (i.e. CCSS) and the assessments that measure student success with those standards (i.e. PARCC and SBAC) will stress even the most sophisticated system of supports. These include supports to ensure student and teacher success. Will your school and district be ready…?”