Lee's Summit R‑VII details K–5 MTSS screening, intervention thresholds and parent notifications

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At a Lee's Summit R‑VII work session, Dr. Kenny reviewed the district's multi‑tiered system of supports (MTSS): universal screening (NWEA/MAP), a 40th‑percentile benchmark to trigger deeper review, intervention minute targets (60+ for additional, 90+ for intensive) and parent notification practices including translated letters.

Dr. Kenny, a district presenter, told the Lee's Summit R‑VII Board of Education during a work session that the district’s multi‑tiered system of supports (MTSS) uses universal screening and stepwise interventions to identify and support students who need additional reading or math help.

The presentation outlined six MTSS steps: universal screening, high‑quality core instruction, targeted screening for additional or intensive supports, progress‑monitoring goal setting, communication with families and interventions followed by review of student progress. “We use it so that we can help students all achieve at high levels,” Dr. Kenny said, summarizing the district’s purpose for MTSS.

Under the district process, all K–5 students take the NWEA in ELA and math; K–3 students also take the MAP Reading Fluency / Foundational Skills assessment required by Senate Bill 681, Dr. Kenny said. Students who score at or below the 40th percentile on benchmark screens in…

Lee's Summit R‑VII details K–5 MTSS screening, intervention thresholds and parent notifications

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