Multi-Tiered Systems of Support: Pulse Check

Purpose

The purpose of the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) pulse check is to provide a way for teams at various stages in their MTSS implementation to reflect on their progress and plan for next steps. Authentic use of the pulse check will help teams determine next steps to create long-lasting, proactive strategies for school community members to engage with one another, ultimately leading to systems-level changes that ensure all students enter a safe, welcoming, and effective learning environment.

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How might you use this?

A pulse check is a quick, initial check of where a group is on a particular topic or initiative. The responses and reflections provide a snapshot overview on team members’ perceived areas of strength and growth. This tool helps facilitate team conversations and guide next steps. 

  1. During a meeting focused on MTSS, all participants complete the pulse check individually.
  2. Share responses as a group.
  3. Identify areas of strength and opportunities for growth and discuss why these discrepancies and connections may exist.
  4. Based on the identified strengths and areas for growth, discuss implications for current practices and end the conversation with next steps for moving the work forward.















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A screenshot of the MTSS pulse check. A Chart with ?? columns. On the top is a header with column titles. From left to right, the first and widest column is titled "SHARED BELIEFS AND VISION" in white text against a navy-filled cell; next, a smaller red-filled cell with "Not at All" in black text; the next cell is the same size but filled with dark orange and black text that reads "Somewhat"; following is a light orange filled cell that reads "Mostly," still in black text; then a green cell titled "Completely" in black text, and the last box is grey and reads "Unsure."

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