Middle and high schools benefit from well-developed and properly implemented multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS). This includes valid and reliable assessments that accurately identify students’ needs, evidence-aligned Tier 1 instruction, knowledgeable educators who understand how to assess and instruct students who are still developing reading and writing skills, and evidence-aligned interventions that provide additional support. The following links are resources related to MTSS.
Resources
Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and Older Students
An overview of MTSS for older students.
Leveraging MTSS to Support Older Striving Readers
How to use MTSS to support older striving readers.
Components of Adolescent Literacy Instruction in an MTSS Model
A video on the pieces of adolescent literacy instruction within MTSS.
Implementing the Science of Reading for Students in Grades 4-9
A video on implementing reading science in grades 4 through 9.
MTSS in Secondary Schools
A resource on making MTSS work in secondary schools.