Intervention

Sharyland ISD’s Mission is to inspire, educate, and empower all students to reach their full potential and become leaders of the highest moral character.

At Sharyland ISD, we believe that every student is unique and deserves a personalized, responsive approach to learning. Through our Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), we are committed to addressing the needs of the whole child—academically, behaviorally, and socio-emotionally. MTSS provides a structured framework that allows us to identify each student’s strengths and areas for growth, ensuring that targeted interventions and supports are delivered at the right time and in the right way.

Our goal is not only to help students achieve academic success but also to foster resilience, confidence, and a sense of belonging. By working collaboratively across departments, teachers, and families, we create an environment where all students are supported in reaching their highest potential. At Sharyland ISD, MTSS is more than a system; it’s our shared commitment to ensuring that every child is seen, supported, and set up for lifelong success.

A Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is a comprehensive, school-wide, prevention-based framework that uses data-driven problem-solving to support all students through a layered continuum of evidence-based practices and systems. As a foundational framework, MTSS provides academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports organized into three tiers. These tiers, also referred to as levels of support, represent the varying levels of instruction and intervention that educators provide to meet students’ needs.

Within each of the three tiers, a variety of resources, strategies, and tools are available to address the diverse academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of all students.

TIER 1 Core Instruction

Tier 1 is the foundation of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and is designed to meet the needs of all students. At this level, students receive high-quality, research-based core instruction that is aligned to grade-level standards and delivered with fidelity. Tier 1 instruction includes academic, behavioral, and social-emotional learning components that support student success across all areas.

Instruction at Tier 1 should be explicit, systematic, and differentiated to ensure that all students can access grade-level content. Teachers use flexible grouping, ongoing progress monitoring, and active student engagement strategies to support diverse learning needs. Social-emotional learning (SEL) standards are taught through direct instruction and are intentionally integrated into academic instruction and school-wide behavioral expectations.

TIER 2 Targeted Intervention

Tier 2 provides focused, targeted instruction and supplemental supports in addition to and aligned with the core academic and behavioral curriculum. Students identified as at-risk in academics, social-emotional learning, or behavior through universal screening data receive scientifically research-based interventions designed to address specific skill gaps.

Tier 2 interventions are typically delivered in small-group settings to students with similar needs and may also be provided individually when appropriate. Instruction is aligned with Tier 1 standards and performance expectations to ensure continuity of learning while providing additional support.

Tier 2 interventions are structured, systematic, and data-driven, with clear documentation of intervention type, intensity, and duration included in each student’s plan. Progress is regularly monitored to determine student response to intervention and guide instructional decisions.

TIER 3 Intensive Intervention

Tier 3 interventions differ from Tier 2 in that they are highly individualized and data-driven, developed through ongoing problem-solving and progress monitoring at the student level. Instruction is typically provided in very small groups or one-to-one settings when necessary to meet student needs.

Tier 3 support integrates all components of the MTSS framework, including Tier 1 core instruction, Tier 2 targeted interventions, and additional intensive, individualized supports. It applies to students with significant academic, behavioral, or social-emotional needs who are at high risk of persistent difficulty without intensive intervention.

Tier 3 plans extend beyond intervention time alone. The multidisciplinary team identifies and documents strategies to support student success during core instruction (Tier 1) as well as recommended supports for implementation at home and, when appropriate, in community settings to promote consistency and generalization of skills.

Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is a framework that provides high-quality instruction and interventions to meet the needs of all students. It is a systematic, data-driven approach to providing resources and support in academics, behavior, and social-emotional learning.

The Sharyland MTSS model is designed to ensure that every student receives the appropriate level of support to achieve success.

MTSS Guiding Principles

The Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is more than a framework; it is a commitment to ensuring that every student receives the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support needed to achieve success. Through high-quality instruction, early identification, data-driven decision-making, and collaborative problem-solving, MTSS empowers educators to respond proactively to the diverse needs of all learners.

The success of MTSS depends on the shared responsibility of all educators. Classroom teachers, administrators, specialists, interventionists, counselors, and families each play an essential role in creating a system of support that is timely, intentional, and responsive. By working together and implementing evidence-based practices with fidelity, we can remove barriers to learning and provide equitable opportunities for every student to thrive.

Branching Minds is an educational platform that supports the implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) by helping educators deliver data-driven, personalized interventions for students. The software integrates assessment data, progress monitoring tools, and intervention libraries into one centralized system, making it easier for teachers, administrators, and support staff to collaborate effectively.

Through its dashboard, Branching Minds allows educators to identify students in need of academic or behavioral support, document interventions, and track progress over time. It also provides evidence-based recommendations and visual data reports that guide instructional decisions and ensure interventions are aligned to student needs.

By streamlining these processes, Branching Minds empowers educators to make informed, timely decisions, ultimately improving student outcomes and strengthening the MTSS framework districtwide.

Multi-Tiered System of Supports TEA Website 

MTSS Fact Sheet for Families

Sistema de Soporte Multi-Niveles