Virginia Tiered System of Supports (VTSS)
The Virginia Tiered System of Supports (VTSS) is a framework and philosophy that provides resources and support to help every student to be successful in academics and behavior. It begins with systemic change at the division, school and classroom level that utilizes evidence-based, system-wide practices to provide a quick response to academic and behavioral needs. These practices include frequent progress-monitoring that enable educators to make sound, data-based instructional decisions for students.
The following initiatives fall under the VTSS umbrella:
- Response to Intervention (RTI)
- Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
- Content Literacy Continuum (CLC)
The VTSS guide (PDF) provides information to support division leaders in implementing VTSS division-wide research-based best practices and evidence from expert educators. This information will support division leadership teams as they assemble the structures necessary at all levels.