Designing MTSS Systems That Truly Support Every Student
Every student deserves the right support at the right time. But too often, schools operate in silos—academic, behavioral, and social-emotional interventions happening in isolation instead of within a cohesive framework. Without clear systems and data-driven processes, educators struggle to know which supports work best, for whom, and when.
INcompassing Education helps schools design and implement Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) that are practical, sustainable, and centered on student growth. Our approach empowers leaders and teachers to build systems that work for them—not more work on them.
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Common Challenges We See
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Confusion about what MTSS is and how it differs from RTI or PBIS
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Fragmented systems that separate academic and behavioral supports
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Inconsistent Tier 1 instruction leading to over-reliance on Tier 2 and 3 interventions
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Limited use of data to drive decisions or monitor progress
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Lack of shared ownership and leadership for MTSS implementation
How INcompassing Education Supports Schools
Our MTSS specialists work hand-in-hand with district and school teams to create structures that promote collaboration, prevention, and continuous improvement. Through professional development, coaching, and consulting, we help schools build equitable, responsive systems that meet the needs of all learners.
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Professional Development
We provide hands-on training to help educators understand the essential components of MTSS, from universal screening and Tier 1 core instruction to targeted interventions and data-based decision-making.
Coaching
Our specialists work alongside leadership teams to strengthen Tier 1 practices, analyze data, and refine intervention processes. Coaching ensures that MTSS is not a one-time initiative—but an embedded part of school culture.
Consulting
We partner with districts to assess current systems, identify gaps, and design implementation plans that align with best practices and state expectations. Our consultants help schools develop long-term sustainability through shared leadership and clear accountability.
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How to Get Started:
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Meet with Us
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Get a Custom Plan
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We Get to Work
We’ll deliver hands-on support that helps your educators—and students—thrive.
Ready to see growth in your MTSS Program?
Case Study
Anderson Community Schools — Building a Sustainable MTSS Framework
When Anderson Community Schools (ACS) sought to develop a consistent and effective Multi-Tiered System of Supports across all grade levels, they partnered with INcompassing Education to lead a comprehensive, year-long implementation plan.
The Challenge
ACS leaders recognized that existing academic and behavioral supports were occurring independently, without a unified structure to guide decision-making or ensure equity of access. They wanted to strengthen Tier 1 instruction while building a sustainable MTSS framework that could scale across the district.
The INcompassing Education Approach
Over the course of the 2025–2026 school year, IE facilitated 15 on-site sessions with district and school MTSS teams, along with 4 days of Tier 1 evaluations conducted by a team of IE specialists.
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Summer Launch: Elementary and secondary MTSS teams received foundational training on MTSS essentials, shared leadership, and prevention vs. intervention.
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Tier 1 Evaluation: IE specialists conducted classroom visits, document reviews, and interviews across K–12 to assess academic and behavioral practices.
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Data-Driven Action Planning: Using findings from the Tier 1 review, IE guided teams in identifying strengths, gaps, and actionable focus areas.
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Continuous Improvement: Through monthly cycles, leadership teams set goals, monitored progress, and refined their implementation plans—building ownership and confidence in the process.
The Outcome
Anderson Community Schools developed a shared understanding of MTSS across all buildings, improved collaboration between academic and behavioral teams, and established a sustainable framework for continuous improvement. Leaders gained clarity on Tier 1 priorities, while staff reported greater consistency in interventions and data use across classrooms.
Why It Matters
A strong MTSS isn’t a program—it’s a promise: that every student will receive the right support at the right time.
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Teachers gain clarity and confidence in addressing student needs.
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Leaders build systems that are proactive, not reactive.
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Students experience equitable, high-quality instruction that leads to growth.
INcompassing Education helps schools turn MTSS from a compliance task into a culture of collective responsibility and success.
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