• MTSS & 504 Specialist:

  Tamara Knights

  tamara.johnson@atlanta.k12.ga.us

  Phone: (404)802-3471

  What is MTSS?

  A Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is a “tiered system of supports that integrates assessment and intervention within a school-wide, multi-level prevention system to maximize student achievement and reduce behavioral problems. MTSS promotes systems alignment to increase efficiency and effectiveness of resources” (Adopted from National Center on Response to Intervention, 2010).

  Tiered System of Supports

  

  What is MTSS in Georgia?

  https://www.gadoe.org/wholechild/Documents/GaMTSS/MTSSDefinition.pdf

MTSS & 504 Specialist:

Tamara Knights

tamara.johnson@atlanta.k12.ga.us

Phone: (404)802-3471

What is a 504 Plan?

504 plans are formal plans that schools develop to give kids with disabilities the support they need. That covers any condition that limits daily activities in a major way.

These plans prevent discrimination. And they protect the rights of kids with disabilities in school. They’re covered under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. This is a civil rights law.

What is the difference between IEPs (Individual Education Plans) and 504 plans?

https://www.understood.org/en/articles/the-difference-between-ieps-and-504-plans