Which elements are typically included in a district's MTSS implementation?

• A. Academic supports only.
• B. Behavior supports only.
• C. Universal screening only.
• D. Academic supports, behavior supports, universal screening, and progress monitoring.

Answer: (D)

MTSS is an integrated framework that addresses both academics and behavior while using data to guide decisions. In district implementation you typically include four components: academic supports across tiers, behavior supports across tiers, universal screening to identify students who may need help, and progress monitoring to track how students respond to the supports and adjust instruction or interventions accordingly. Having all four ensures that students receive appropriate instruction and supports early, that behavior is addressed alongside learning, and that decisions are based on ongoing data rather than guesses. If a plan only covers one area—say academics or behavior—or if it includes screening without a way to measure impact over time, it isn’t fully MTSS. That’s why the comprehensive option, including academic supports, behavior supports, universal screening, and progress monitoring, is the best answer.