Intervention Services

Introduction

The Office of Intervention Services (Pre-K – 12) supports educators and parents who are working with struggling learners, including students who are learning English as a second language. This office is focused on improving academic and behavioral outcomes for students. Staff coordinate the local implementation of policies and procedures and provide professional development on Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) for school-based teams, administrators, staff, and parents.

The office also offers guidance and professional development opportunities for educators and parents related to intervention selection, data-based decision making, evaluation, progress monitoring, dyslexia, gifted learners, and English learners to ensure all students graduate high school ready for college and career.

Three Tier Instructional Model

The Three Tier Instructional Model is a part of State Board Policy 41.1). This model is designed to meet the needs of every student and consists of three tiers of instruction:

• Tier 1: Quality classroom instruction based on Mississippi standards.
• Tier 2: Focused supplemental instruction.
• Tier 3: Intensive interventions specifically designed to meet the individual needs of students.

If Tier 1 and 2 instruction is unsuccessful, students must be referred to the Teacher Support Team (TST). The TST is the local team responsible for interventions developed at Tier 3. Each school must have a TST implemented in accordance with the process developed by the Mississippi Department of Education.

Family Guides for Student Success

• Family Guides for Student Success (English | Spanish)
• Family Guides for Student Success Training Materials

Academic Tools and Supports

• MS Approved Academic Interventions
• The Role of Intervention Services
• Teacher Growth Rubric Crosswalk
• 3rd Grade Reading Summative Assessment Guidance
• Available Math Screeners
• English Learner Resources
• Evidence-Based Programs
• Mississippi Early Warning System (EWS)

Behavioral Tools and Supports

• MS Approved Behavior Interventions
• Behavior Intervention List: Video and Slide Deck
• Social Emotional Learning Standards
• Universal Behavior Screener Tools
• Behavior Protocol Flowchart
• MTSS Model for Behavior
• MTSS Behavior Guidelines for Advanced Tiers

High-Dosage Tutoring Tools and Supports

• The Mississippi High-Dosage Tutoring Playbook
• MS High-Dosage Tutoring Playbook Recording
• MS High-Dosage Tutoring Playbook Slide Deck
• MS Tutoring Capacity Calculator

Individual Reading Plan (IRP) Tools and Supports

• IRP/MTSS Alignment Checklist
• Literacy-Based Promotion Act
• Literacy-Based Promotion Act Webinar

MTSS Tools and Supports

• MTSS Self-Evaluation Tool
• Parent and Family Guide to a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
• MTSS Documentation Checklist
• Developmental Checklist for Four-Year-Old Students
• MTSS Flowchart for PreK-12th Grade
• MTSS Documentation Packet
  • Appendix C: Parent Reading Questionnaire (English and Spanish)
• MTSS 4-12 Screening Chart
• MTSS Flowchart for Pre-K – 12
• MTSS LBPA Flowchart
• MTSS Digital Resources
• Early Childhood MTSS Guidance Document
• MTSS Guidance Document
• MTSS Professional Development Request Form
• MTSS Attendance Guidance Document

Intervention Services Updates

District and school personnel may join the MTSS Network by emailing Sandra Elliott, Mathis Sheriff, or Michelle McClain.