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Phase 1: Plan for Success (Year 1)
During the planning phase, teams focus on building the infrastructure necessary to support MTSS implementation. Activities at this phase may include conducting needs assessments, identifying priorities, establishing a vision for MTSS, inventorying resources, developing implementation and evaluation plans, and selecting valid assessments and evidence-based intervention. Professional learning focuses on building staff buy-in and staff capacity to implement the NDMTSS essential components.
Phase 2: Implement (Year 2)
During initial implementation of MTSS, staff implement the processes, assessment and interventions identified and developed during Phase 1. Monitoring fidelity of implementation is critical at this phase and teams should identify and address barriers to implementation through regular teaming and problem solving. Ongoing professional learning focuses on improving staff’s use of data, increasing quality of instruction, and refining implementation fidelity of the NDMTSS essential components. It is important to remember that full implementation of the essential components is necessary to realize the full benefits of MTSS implementation.
Phase 3: Sustain and Expand (Year 3)
Effective MTSS implementation requires teams to regularly engage in continuous improvement activities. The focus of these activities is to improve the efficacy and efficiency of MTSS implementation but also address the evolving needs of staff, students, and state and federal demands. MTSS teams continue to build infrastructure and align existing systems to ensure staff can sustain full MTSS implementation, even when faced with staff turnover and changing priorities. It is important that teams focus on sustaining and expanding MTSS implementation through ongoing data analyses and stakeholder engagement.
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