Which type of support is provided in Tier 2 of the MTSS model?

In the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) model, Tier 2 is designed to provide additional support to students who are identified as at risk but who do not require the intensive level of support found in Tier 3. This tier focuses on targeted interventions for small groups of students who share similar needs or challenges. These interventions are typically more concentrated than the universal supports provided in Tier 1 and aim to help students improve specific skills or behaviors that are impacting their learning.

The targeted nature of Tier 2 interventions means that they are not meant for all students, as in Tier 1, nor are they as individualized as the interventions in Tier 3, which are specifically designed for individual students with significant needs. Instead, Tier 2 serves groups of students, allowing for the efficient use of resources and facilitating the sharing of strategies among students facing similar difficulties.

This layer of support allows educators to monitor student progress closely and adjust interventions as necessary, ensuring that students receive the assistance they need to succeed academically and behaviorally.