AMS Interventions

The MTSS Framework

How tiers, data, and the Student Study Team fit together

The MTSS Framework at AMS

MTSS is our comprehensive, whole-child framework — ensuring every student receives the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support they need to succeed. It is proactive, data-informed, and collaborative, moving beyond a "wait-and-see" approach to identify needs early and respond promptly.

This toolkit provides evidence-based interventions organized by tier, with practical implementation guides for every educator at AMS.

A Tiered System of Support

Each tier includes both academic supports (led by departments and teachers) and whole-child supports (led by counselors, the school nurse, the Family Resource Advocate, and the attendance secretary).

Tier 3 — Intensive (Few Students)

The most intensive, individualized interventions for students with significant or persistent needs, often delivered one-on-one or in very small groups with greater frequency and duration.

Students with IEPs receive Tier 3 services — but a student does not need an IEP to receive Tier 3 support from gen-ed and school staff.

View Tier 3 Interventions

Tier 2 — Targeted (Some Students)

Supplemental, targeted interventions for students who are not successful with the universal learning program. Usually delivered in small groups, in addition to core instruction.

View Tier 2 Interventions

Tier 1 — Universal (All Students)

High-quality, evidence-based core instruction and support provided to all students in the general education setting. The goal is to meet the needs of approximately 80% of our students.

View Tier 1 Interventions

Data-Based Decision-Making

A critical part of our MTSS framework is our commitment to using data to guide decisions.

Universal Screening

Periodically assessing all students in core areas to proactively identify those who may be at risk.

Examples: iReady Math & Reading; Vision & Hearing screenings.

Progress Monitoring

Regularly tracking the progress of students receiving Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions to see if the support is working.

Example: Academic Progress Monitoring Tools Chart.

Case Review & Problem-Solving

A consistent process for analyzing data to determine the root cause of a student's difficulty and select the most appropriate evidence-based intervention.

Tools: Data Review Sheet & MTSS Referral Process.

The Student Study Team (SST)

MTSS relies on collective responsibility and collaboration across all staff. The central hub for problem-solving and coordinating high-level student supports across departments is the Student Study Team.

SST meets weekly — Wednesdays at 10:00 AM. The team includes administrators, counselors, the school psychologist, the Family Resource Advocate, the school nurse, and the student support paraprofessional.

What the SST reviews

School Counselors serve as the point of contact for each student — collaborating and communicating with teachers, staff, the SST team, students, and their families.

MTSS Goals 2025–26

Student Study Team

  • Define and implement the student referral process
  • Strengthen communication from SST to teachers and relevant staff
  • Support selection of interventions & sharing of progress monitoring data

Departments & Teachers

  • Define and share the Tier 1 universal learning program
  • Define and share Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions
  • Participate in the student referral process
  • Collaborate to implement interventions, collect & share data, reflect on impact