MI SCHOOL THERAPIST
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Three Tiers of Support
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MTSS stands for multi-tiered system of support. When was MTSS first introduced? The Elementary and Secondary Education/Every Student Succeeds Act (ESEA/ESSA), signed into federal law in December 2015, called for a “for a multi-tier system of supports for literacy services.”
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MI SCHOOL THERAPIST leverages this widely known and pedagogically successful framework to address mental health concerns within the community. Implementing and utilizing the MTSS framework for mental health provides a systematic method of early identification and intervention that can help people learn about common concerns that they possibly face daily. As such, MTSS uses three tiers of support to assist all individuals.
Psychoeducation (Tier 1) - Universal or Primary Program
Majority of people (75-90%)
​As the largest tier and the foundation of the entire framework, MI SCHOOL THERAPIST's Tier 1 program, called Psychoeducation, educates large groups—such as schools, companies, organizations, or staff teams—with basic mental health interventions. This structure promotes positive relationships among individuals (i.e., students, residents, employees, management). It includes proactive behavioral management strategies aimed at normalizing mental health challenges and explaining why they occur. Individuals who do not respond to this intervention may need Tier 2.