MTSS Is Not a Waiting Room for Special Education

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Understanding the Difference Between Intervention, Referral, and Identification

Walk into almost any elementary school and you will hear a familiar conversation.

A student is struggling academically. Another student is displaying persistent behavioral concerns. Someone asks whether the student should receive Tier II support. Someone else suggests moving to Tier III. Eventually, another question enters the conversation.

“Should we refer this student for special education?”..