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Darien schools lay out three‑year MTSS plan, seek unified data platform to track student progress
Summary
Darien Board of Education heard a multi‑tiered system of supports (MTSS) presentation outlining a three‑year phased implementation, an MTSS handbook in development, and plans to evaluate and adopt a unified data platform to support whole‑child progress monitoring and intervention planning.
Darien — District staff presented a multi‑tiered system of supports (MTSS) plan at the Board of Education meeting on Dec. 9, describing a three‑year roll‑out intended to align instruction, assessment and professional learning across preschool through grade 12.
Superintendent Dr. Byrne and MTSS presenters characterized the change as a shift to a “whole‑child” approach to instruction and interventions. Presenters said the work emphasizes a stronger core, clearer tier‑1 expectations for every classroom, and timely, data‑driven interventions for students who need additional support.
The district team described the implementation as phased: phase 1 established a district leadership team and a draft MTSS handbook; phase 2 (current year) focuses on selecting a comprehensive data platform and refining…
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