Notwithstanding the multiple descriptions and principles associated with trauma-informed schools (TIS), the field lacks a well-defined operational definition of TIS. This scoping review aimed to characterize TIS intervention components and implementation strategies described in published studies of TIS. This review also examined the extent to…

The purpose of this action research was to determine a cycle of identification and implementation for evidence-based strategies to be implemented in the classroom for Tier 2 and Tier 3 instruction along the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework. The research questions guiding the study focused on leaders' perceptions of effective…

Researchers and practitioners continue to call for professional learning (PL) for multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) to promote implementation with fidelity. Different PL interventions and MTSS frameworks raise questions about what types of PL support educators to engage in key practices. Questions also remain regarding educators' perspectives…

Effective classroom management (CM) is critical to promoting student success, as there is a clear connection between teacher CM practices and student academic, social, and behavioral outcomes. Research demonstrates that children spend more time academically engaged, progress more rapidly, and have higher levels of academic achievement when they…

Behavior and academic outcomes in school are interrelated; students who struggle with academics are likelier to exhibit troublesome behavior and students who struggle with behavior tend to fall behind academically. Multitiered systems of support (MTSS) offer frameworks for providing increasingly intensive support for students with academic and…

This study aimed to learn about Pennsylvania school counselors' use of career education platforms for post-secondary preparedness. An extensive review of previous literature revealed gaps regarding school counselor self-efficacy using career education platforms, using the Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework in career education, and…

Growing awareness of reading difficulties such as dyslexia have prompted the rise of legislation requiring schools to screen all students for reading difficulties. Universal screening programs involve quick, regular assessments of specific reading-related skills so that educators can determine which students need support. Robin Irey and colleagues…

Schools are increasingly being seen as ideal locations in which to deliver school mental health (SMH) services via a multi-tiered system of support framework. Within this framework, Tier 3 services are provided to youth with the most significant level of mental health need. While schools employ a variety of SMH professionals to implement SMH…

Authentic connections and experiences frequently occur between students, educational material, peers, and staff. Staff set the climate and culture of the classroom and impact the academic, behavioral, social, and emotional achievement of students. To support students behaviorally and academically, schools across the United States have created a…

This qualitative process evaluation explores the implementation of a Tier I student intervention plan by educators at primary and intermediate campuses. The purpose of the study is to understand the factors influencing the successful implementation of the intervention and to identify areas for improvement. Data were collected through…

Meeting the needs of students in schools has been challenging for many years. Consequently, some schools have responded with comprehensive, multi-tiered intervention systems (e.g., MTSS) aimed at addressing students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. However, most educators have a rudimentary understanding of these systems and the…

Wise Ways School District (pseudonym) is a public school district in northern New Jersey which consists of grades K-12. The high school is a four-year comprehensive institution that serves 583 students in 9th-12th grade. Wise Ways High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school whose goal is to address the needs of all of its students.…

Over the past few decades, the prevalence and adverse impact of trauma on children have been widely researched and documented. Trauma exposure in children has been associated with long-lasting and detrimental outcomes in childhood and into adulthood, causing disruptions and impairments in their cognitive, social-emotional, mental health, and…

The problem addressed is that elementary school teachers lack an effective and feasible intervention system to reduce chronic absenteeism, which can lead to low academic performance and other issues. The purpose of this qualitative single case study was to explore elementary teachers' perceptions of how a multi-tiered system of support attendance…

This study investigated the comprehensive implementation of the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) within a school district, focusing on the engagement and collaboration of educators in refining and executing MTSS strategies. The problem investigated was the effectiveness of MTSS implementation and collaboration among educators. This action…