Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)

Halifax County Schools (HCS) believes that an effective educational program must meet the needs of the “whole” child. This includes relevant support services that provide for positive academic, health, social-emotional, and psychological developments. Such services assist our students in taking full advantage of educational opportunities to receive a sound basic education.

HCS’ Student Achievement Goal:                                                                    Halifax County Schools will drive accelerated achievement for all students to eliminate the achievement gap, with a focus on low-performing schools, the well-being of students, and professional development for teachers and other school personnel.

The implementation of the NC Multi-Tiered System of Supports (NC MTSS) will assist in the early identification, intervention, progress monitoring, and data-driven assessment of student progress. The HCS’ educational program includes:

• direct and indirect student services with goals that address development, early interventions, and targeted assistance.
• a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) that endorses the collection and use of a wide variety of data and data-driven problem solving to reconcile students’ diverse needs.  
• systems for monitoring, collecting, and reporting on the instruction and interventions schools will use to support “all” students --including the outcomes of supports.  
• See revisions to MTSS Implementation/Guidance:
  • NC MTSS Implementation Guide
  • SLD Policy and Resources--Exceptional Children
  • Guidelines for Evaluation and Decision-Making