Position Statement on Multitiered System of Support Framework in Early Childhood: Description and Implications. Revised

In early care and education, a multitiered system of support (MTSS) framework is a way to provide high-quality teaching and responsive caregiving through the delivery of differentiated support for all young children. In an early childhood MTSS framework, the needs of every child, regardless of ability, eligibility status, cultural and linguistic background, or socioeconomic status, are addressed by integrating assessment and intervention within a multilevel framework to maximize outcomes. MTSS may be likened to a tapestry with common threads of prevention science, tiered decision-making, integrated learning supports, implementation science, effective teaming practices, and databased problem-solving. This position statement has been developed by the Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children.?The purpose of the revised statement is to define an early childhood MTSS framework and to promote a broader understanding and discussion of the implications for young children, their families, and those who serve them.