What best describes MTSS in literacy?

• A. Multi-Tiered System of Supports; universal instruction plus targeted interventions based on progress monitoring.
• B. A single tier of instruction with no progress monitoring.
• C. An assessment-only framework.
• D. A behavior management program.

Answer: (A)

MTSS in literacy is a framework that provides universal, high-quality reading instruction to all students and adds layers of support based on ongoing progress monitoring. The idea is to catch students who are struggling early and offer additional, targeted interventions before they fall behind. In practice, every student gets Tier 1 instruction; if data show they aren’t meeting benchmarks, they receive Tier 2 supports in small groups; if still not progressing, Tier 3 provides more intensive, often individualized, instruction. Progress monitoring uses brief, regular assessments to track growth and guide decisions about adjusting the level of support. This emphasis on universal instruction plus targeted interventions driven by data makes it the best description, rather than a single-tier approach, an assessment-only framework, or a behavior-management program.