MTSS RESOURCES
Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) provides early interventions to targeted students in the areas of academic growth, behavioral health, and social and emotional learning. Research shows that prevention and early intervention is more effective than later remediation. In an effort to assist our schools in providing resources to address early intervention, we have compiled free resources available to our schools that are specific to early childhood education in the areas of: academics, behavior, social and emotional learning, positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS), and family engagement.
Last updated 10/1/26
Last updated 10/1/26
Academic Intervention Resources
- DEC Position Statement: Multitiered System of Support Framework in Early Childhood: Description and Implications
- RTI for Pre-K: This web page from the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute provides resources related to implementing Recognition and Response or Preschool RTI. Click on the "Learn More about R&R" button to read a description of the process and see classroom examples.
- TEACCH TIPS from UNC-Chapel Hill provide strategies to help families support their children with autism. Many of these are also useful to teachers.
Helpful MTSS Articles
- NEW How to Use MTSS in Preschool to Improve Learning Outcomes from Renaissance Learning
- NEW Strengthening Education through Evidence-Based Early Intervention from The Incredible Years
- NEW PCAG Discusses Needs of State's Early Childhood Regional Training Centers from Kentucky Teacher
Behavior Support Resources
- Children's Books portraying people with disabilities from the Iris Center, Peabody College, Vanderbilt University
- Early Childhood Behavior Management training module on Developing and Teaching Rules from the Iris Center and DEC
- PBIS World - An interactive website for Tier 1, 2 and 3 behavioral intervention strategies
Social & Emotional Learning Resources
- Video Resource from the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL)
Pyramid Model Resources
- Berea RTC Pyramid Model News
2026-27 School Year
Volume 1, Fall 2026 Edition (Back to School)
Volume 2, Fall 2026 Edition (Fall into Positive Practices) - Behavior Intervention Resources from the National Center for Pyramid Model Interventions (NCPMI)
- NEW Pyramid Model Framework from KDE
- NEW Behavior Supports and Guidance from KDE
Family Engagement Resources
- Family Engagement Resources from The Prichard Committee
- Kentucky Special Parent Involvement Network (KY-SPIN)
Resources for partnering with and supporting diverse families from the National Center for Pyramid Model Interventions (NCPMI) - Family Tools from the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL)