A Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is a systemic, continuous-improvement framework in which data-based problem-solving and decision-making are practiced across all levels of the educational system to support students. 

The framework of MTSS is a “way of doing business,” which utilizes high-leverage instructional practices and effective prevention, intervention, and assessment practices to ensure that every student receives the appropriate level of support to be successful. A Multi-Tiered System of Supports helps schools and districts to organize resources through the alignment of academic and behavioral expectations, implemented with fidelity and sustained over time, in order to enable every child to achieve success.

PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. It is an evidence-based, data-driven framework proven to reduce the number of disciplinary incidents and improve school climates as well as overall academic outcomes among students.  

How does CCSD use/implement PBIS?

The Georgia Department of Education utilizes a best practices model for PBIS implementation, and currently CCSD is a participating district in the state PBIS implementation. All 21 schools (14 elementary schools, four middle schools, and three high schools) have been trained on school-wide, Tier 1 PBIS and are in various stages of implementation. CCSD believes that PBIS provides more equitable approaches to creating behavior expectations, safe environments, and positive climates for all students and partners with GaDOE to continue to implement and improve PBIS in our schools.

For more information about PBIS in Georgia, please visit: GaDOE Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports