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An equity-based multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) helps school teams engage all students across the full range of learning needs. MTSS ensures that the vision of equity for every student is achieved, with high expectations and quality instruction, while not straining a school’s budget or personnel.
Amy McCart and Dawn Miller seek to transform education so that it benefits educators, students, their families, and ultimately the communities in which they live. The authors do this by providing tools and methods to implement equity-based MTSS to improve academic, behaviour and social outcomes for all students. This strategy-filled book teaches you how to:
• Engage all students in learning through an equity-based approach
• Analyse and utilise your resources
• Apply strengths- and evidence-based principles for implementation
• Incorporate effective tools to systematise MTSS
Authentic examples across multiple grade levels and subjects contextualise the proven method presented in this book. The authors draw on their experience as SWIFT Education Center professional developers to guide you into creating an MTSS tailored to be effective for your student body.
Preface
Introduction: Equipping You for the Journey to Effective MTSS
Chapter 1: Foundations of MTSS
Chapter 2: Structuring Your MTSS
Chapter 3: Engineering Your MTSS
Chapter 4: Making It Your Own MTSS
References
Appendix: Blank Forms
"Leading Equity-Based MTSS for All Students does an excellent job of presenting guidance that is not only relevant, but also very focused and practical. Written in a user-friendly manner, it encourages and promotes teams to engage in educating and helping all students, providing a clear model of how to initiate a dialogue about equity and incorporate MTSS into schools."
- Debbee Garcia, Middle School Principal, Secrist Middle School, AZ
"The implementation of MTSS seems daunting to many, but this book is a valuable resource that will demystify and empower staff to engage in the development process. By using clear examples of districts and schools that implemented MTSS in a cost-effective manner, the authors provide a great service to the reader and the educational community."
- Dr. Chris Hubbuch, Director of Secondary Education
St. Joseph School District, MO
"Leading Equity-Based MTSS for All Students provides clear guidance to school leaders for the creation of a solid Multi-Tiered System of Support that meets the needs of all students. The conversational tone makes it easy to read, and it contains immediately actionable steps for schools to take. Whether a team needs to refine their existing system or create one from the ground up, this book has it covered."
- Shelby West, Instructional Coach and Intervention Lead Teacher, Lucia Mar Unified School District, CA
"Leading Equity-Based MTSS for All Students provides a missing gap in the MTSS field. By exploring the 'how' and 'who' of implementation, the authors provide useful guidance for administration and teachers/leaders seeking to implement and strengthen MTSS in their schools."
- Sherry Annee, High School Science Teacher, Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, IN
"While other books and thinking in the field are based more on a medical model of labeling students and working with them separately from the rest of the students, Amy McCart and Dawn Miller's book is strength-based, equity-based, and includes all students. It uses practical assessments and tools to guide the development and implementation of MTSS."
- Jane Kerschner, Educator, ICF (International Coach Federation)
