Multitiered Systems of Supports, Response to Intervention, and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports

Abstract

This chapter covers the Response to Intervention framework, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, and multitiered systems of supports (MTSS). The Response to Intervention framework is a central step in implementing a successful MTSS framework. MTSS delivers school-based supports across three tiers: tier 1 (universal), tier 2 (targeted), and tier 3 (individualized). The MTSS framework is a resource that enables schools to use data not only to identify students at risk for poor learning outcomes but also to monitor student progress and deliver evidence-based interventions. The chapter provides examples of ways social workers can maximize the utility of these models and school teams to improve student outcomes.