Tier 3 focuses on individualized, intensive support addressing specific needs of students and the factors that may be contributing to negative behavior.

The goal of MTSS is to screen all students early, provide targeted support quickly, and keep track of progress to ensure interventions are working. If there isn’t enough progress being made in Tier 3, the next step may be a special education evaluation. MTSS can provide the data and documentation needed to begin developing an Individualized Education Program (IEP) at this stage. Parents do not need to wait until their child is in Tier 3 to request an evaluation for special education.