Integrated Academic & Behavior Systems

North Carolina's Multi-Tiered System of Support

The IABS team supports the work of implementing and sustaining a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework through the lens of data, systems and practices for all students. The MTSS framework for districts and schools focuses on academics and behavior from Pre-K through 12th grade.  

NC MTSS Definition 

NC MTSS is a school improvement framework that encompasses academic, behavioral, social, and emotional instruction and support. NC MTSS employs a systems approach using data-driven problem-solving to maximize growth for all.

Belief

We believe that NC MTSS is one of the most effective and efficient approaches to promote educational equity and improve district, school, and student outcomes.

Vision

Every NC Pre K - 12 public education system implements and sustains all components of a Multi-Tiered System of Support.

Mission

The Integrated Academic and Behavior Systems team will build the capacity of public school systems to implement and sustain a Multi-Tiered System of Support through the provision of professional development, coaching, technical assistance, and resources.

IABS Strategic Plan 2023-25

The IABS Strategic Plan (2023-25) consists of goals and objectives to implement and sustain a multi-tiered system of support in North Carolina. The IABS strategic plan complements the goals and objectives of the NC State Board of Education Statewide Strategic Plan. Along with the state board goals, the IABS Strategic Plan is committed to implementing the State Board of Education’s guiding principles of equity and whole child.

Data, Systems, & Practices within an MTSS

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Create and provide resources to ensure that every LEA has access to an effective data system to make decisions about core, supplemental, and intensive support

  • Facilitated Assessment of MTSS - School Level (FAM-S)
  • NC Early Numeracy Skills Indicator (NC ENSI)
  • Every Child Accountability & Tracking System (ECATS) - Early Warning System 

Model and install communication, technical assistance and coaching structures to ensure readiness and build capacity for MTSS implementation across all LEAs.

  • Strategic Stakeholder Communication 
  • Cross-Agency Collaboration 
  • Regional Networking Opportunities 
  • District Systems & Coaching Support 

Design and share professional development through a variety of platforms to engage all stakeholders and support every LEA’s MTSS implementation efforts.

  • Academics
  • Behavior 
  • Attendance
  • Social Emotional Learning 

The NC MTSS Framework provides direct support across the state through a cascading system of support to empower the State Board of Education (SBE) to meet its goals, support Operation Polaris, and is connected with the following NC WestEd Report/Leandro, Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), School Mental Health (SMH) Policy, Specific Learning Disability (SLD) Policy, and Read to Achieve legislation.  NC MTSS includes social and emotional instruction and supports.  The document linked below will first address social and emotional learning (SEL), then expand to the broader NC MTSS Framework.

 

NC MTSS Implementers Resources

IABS Contacts

NC District Map

 

IABS Regional Support Consultants
Julie Weatherman, WestBriAnne Hall, Northwest
Holly Williamson, Piedmont-TriadJade Tornatore, Southwest
Tonya Caulder, Sandhills North Central contact Matt Hoskins
Courtney Moates, Southeast Osmond Lister, Northeast
IABS Charter & Non Traditional Schools Support Consultants
Ashley Springs, MTSS Statewide SupportRhonda Harrell, MTSS Statewide Support
IABS Statewide Support Consultants
Sara Newman, MTSS Statewide SupportAlisha Schiltz, MTSS Statewide Support
Anne Nixon, MTSS Statewide SupportSusan Laney, MTSS Statewide Support (Data and Evaluation Lead)
IABS-MTSS Team and Statewide Support
Angel Goodwine-Batts, IABS (MTSS) State Team Lead