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 Feb. 23, 2023
Issue 15
Welcome to the KyMTSS Newsletter, a resource where Kentucky stakeholders can find information, tips and resources about the systems, data and practices of an integrated multi-tiered system of supports.
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 KyMTSS for
Each and Every Student
The Kentucky multi-tiered system of supports (KyMTSS) is for each and every student, regardless of age or grade level.
The overall purpose and framework for Kentucky’s multi-tiered system of supports remains the same regardless of school level. All students receive Tier 1 academic, behavioral and social-emotional instruction and support. Tier 2 provides support to some students, and Tier 3 provides intensive, individualized support to a few students.
The KyMTSS framework is a multi-level prevention system to support student achievement and social-emotional behavioral competencies through an integration of differentiated core instruction, assessment and intervention. The six essential elements of KyMTSS apply to elementary and secondary schools.
KyMTSS promotes the integration of systems-level approaches and state/district/school initiatives under one comprehensive framework to more efficiently use resources, while focusing on improving outcomes for every student at the elementary and secondary levels. As schools develop and implement an effective MTSS framework, teams may consider the various student grade levels and age-related needs. The manner in which an intervention is delivered might differ from elementary to secondary, but the need for intervention is universal to all grade levels. In looking at MTSS at the elementary and secondary levels, the overlap of commonalities is greater than the differences.
For additional support for elementary and secondary school MTSS teams, see the links below. The second resource provides secondary specific considerations.
Second Annual School Counseling Summit
MTSS for School Counselors
On Feb. 7, approximately 400 school counselors and cooperative team members convened for the second annual School Counseling Summit. Each of the eight educational cooperatives hosted school counselors from their regions. The summit focused on the role of the school counselor within a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS).
Jennifer Betters-Bubon, associate professor and program coordinator at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater; and Jake Olsen, assistant professor and program coordinator at California State University Long Beach, opened the session with a presentation entitled, "Comprehensive School Counseling Programs and MTSS Alignment: Building Tiered Systems." The participants gained a wealth of information on how school counselors build a successful multi-tiered system of supports within the school setting. The presenters shared resources regarding data-driven tier 2 and 3 interventions for school counselors. The interactive session allowed time for collaboration with colleagues in grade band breakout sessions throughout the morning.
Heather Bushelman, Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) program coordinator for comprehensive school counseling; and Melissa Wainwright, Ed.D, KDE's MTSS coordinator, facilitated the afternoon session. Bushelman and Wainwright discussed the role of serving on the MTSS schoolwide team, as well as overseeing the comprehensive school counseling three-tiered delivery system. Participants collaborated with fellow colleagues throughout the afternoon to create a school specific model for a three-tiered delivery system of interventions, supports and assessments.
 Regional Support for KyMTSS
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) partners with the eight regional educational cooperatives to provide training, follow-up support and coaching on creating, building and sustaining an integrated multi-tiered system of supports (KyMTSS). Exciting work is underway at the cooperatives as they meet the needs of the districts and schools in their regions.
Please refer to the chart below for the regional MTSS point of contacts.
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Cooperative
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MTSS Point of Contact
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CRRSA Coordinator
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Central Kentucky Educational Cooperative
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Mark Helton
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Mark Helton
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Green River Regional Educational Cooperative
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Cassie Zenner
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Cassie Zenner and Steven Moats
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Kentucky Educational Development Corporation
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Jordan Letcher-Williams
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Abby Laber
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Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative
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Bronna Francis
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Johnny Belcher
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Northern Kentucky Cooperative for Educational Services
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Jessica Pass
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Jessica Pass
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Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative
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Chrissy Jones and Susan Robertson
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Lisa Smith
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Southeast South-Central Educational Cooperative
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Renee Hibbard
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Renee Hibbard
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West Kentucky Educational Cooperative
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Wendy Sullenger
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Christy Phelps
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KyMTSS Newsletter Archive
Did you miss the last KyMTSS Newsletter? You can access all previous editions of the newsletter on the KyMTSS Newsletter Archive webpage.
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Quick Links
KyMTSS.org
KyMTSS Implementation Guide
KyMTSS Self-Assessment Tool
KyMTSS Virtual Office Hours
If you have a question, scenario, process or practice you would like to discuss regarding MTSS, please join Melissa Wainwright, Ed.D., for one of her virtual office hours.
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Feb. 22, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. ET
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March 8, from 11 a.m. to noon ET
- March 20, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. ET
Share Your Success!
Would you like to share an MTSS experience, success or challenge you have overcome?
In upcoming issues, we would like to feature the work that is happening across the state. MTSS coordinators or school and district staff may submit their story by emailing Melissa Wainwright.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about KyMTSS implementation or need support, please contact Melissa Wainwright, Ed.D.
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