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Hatboro-Horsham high school leaders describe expanded MTSS interventions, new IXL use
Summary
High school administrators told the Hatboro-Horsham School Board they have tightened MTSS processes, added a math interventionist and an ELA support lab, and centralized referrals via a PowerSchool-based 'Hatteras Connect' form to track students through six-week progress reviews. The board asked about referrals, student awareness and program scale.
The Hatboro-Horsham High School leadership told the school board on Jan. 27 that a retooled multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) program and new digital tools are yielding gains and more consistent monitoring for students who need extra academic and social-emotional help.
"Tier 2 is where that data driven decision making actually occurs," said Dr. Dennis Williams, the school principal, describing a shift toward clearer instructional strategies, progress monitoring and early intervention. Administrators credited the board and district office for sustained support that they say has improved student achievement over the last two years.
School leaders described a core-team process that meets every Friday at 8 a.m., typically with 15–17 staff — building administration, guidance counselors, the special education…
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