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District outlines MTSS framework, emphasizes tiered instruction, data and family partnerships
Summary
Deputy Superintendent Molly Cohen and staff presented the district’s Multi‑Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework, emphasizing tier‑1 instruction, progress monitoring, scaffolding, writing across the curriculum and family engagement.
District leaders presented a multi‑tiered system of support (MTSS) framework to the school committee on Sept. 11, describing a districtwide effort to standardize tiered academic and social‑emotional supports, strengthen data‑driven decision‑making and expand family partnerships.
Deputy Superintendent Molly Cohen said the district’s MTSS work aims to improve grade‑level instruction (tier 1) while providing tier‑2 and tier‑3 targeted supports without pulling students away from core instruction. The presentation described priorities for the year: differentiated instruction and scaffolding, meaningful feedback cycles, and writing across the curriculum. Cohen said the district is finalizing a teacher‑facing MTSS handbook to codify expectations and decision…
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