Alabama Multi-Tier System of Supports (AL-MTSS) is a comprehensive and prevention-based framework that encompasses the academic, behavioral, and foundational wellness needs including physical and mental health to support the whole child and is aligned to the Alabama Achieves Strategic Plan. Al-MTSS uses a proactive, team-driven approach that engages all stakeholders (state, regional, district, school community, family, and students) to ensure equitable access to opportunities that will improve outcomes for Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day.
The purpose of Al-MTSS is to implement and sustain a continuum of evidence-based practices, instruction, supports, and intervention that align with the wide range of needs of all students and eliminate barriers to helping children find success in school and their lives thereafter. Data is utilized at all levels to ensure equitable, safe, positive and personalized support that assists all students along their educational journey.
AL-MTSS is supportive of and responsive to overall continuous improvement processes currently in place at the school and district levels and can be tailored to meet the realities in the individual classroom.
Role of AL-MTSS Implementation Coach
AL-MTSS coaches provide professional development to support LEAs in systemic change. As part of district alignment, AL-MTSS coaches serve in the role of facilitator and concierge for district and school level leadership in order to streamline ALSDE support.
Resources and Guidance
Problem Solving Team Guidance Manual:
This resource document serves as a guide for Alabama schools in the implementation of Problem-Solving Teams (PST) using the Response to Instruction (RTI) and Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) models under the Alabama Multi-Tier System of Supports (AL-MTSS) framework. This document guidance provides a framework for school building leadership to improve instruction and intervention at all tiers of instruction for Every Child. Every Chance. Every Day. All educators should be familiar with the contents found within.
This manual provides educators and educational leadership with:
Overview of AL-MTSS and its relationship to PST
- Description of RTI and PBS models
- Protocols for implementation of the essential elements within the AL-MTSS framework
- Guiding questions, example accommodations, interventions to ensure access for all
- Vignettes of PST as a Professional Learning Community (PLC)
This manual is not intended to be an exhaustive compendium of strategies for the many different types of problems that may arise during the PST process.
Menu of Available Professional Development Supports
- District Alignment
- Strategic Planning
- PST Overview
- Elementary Master Scheduling
- Secondary Master Scheduling
- Addressing Employee Wellness
- Determining Root Cause
- Youth Leadership
- School wide Positive Behavior Supports
- Low Intensity Classroom Behavior Supports
- Standards Based Assessment and Grading
- District Level Communication Plan Development
- Leadership Development
Stronger Connections Grant Program
The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), which provides $1 billion in funding to state education agencies (SEA) to be distributed under Title IV, Part A, of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA). The BSCA provides federal funding to support SEAs, local education agencies (LEAs), and schools in establishing safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments. The Alabama Stronger Connections Grant Program provides LEAs with the opportunity to bolster their multi-tier system of supports through activities that prioritize improving foundational wellness and behavior outcomes for students, parents, families, and community members.
The Alabama Stronger Connections Grant Program awards competitive grants to high-needs LEAs to establish safer and healthier learning environments while recognizing the importance of meaningful collaboration and engagement with parent, family, and community partners. Grant proposals must include goals and priorities that include an emphasis on Tier I, or schoolwide services to address the needs of the entire campus population, in addition to potential Tier II and Tier III services to support individual student needs.
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Deadline Extension Announced
The Stronger Connections Grant Program has extended the deadline for submission to Friday, June 2, 2023, by 4:00 PM CST
The Alabama Stronger Connections Application Guide will provide LEA leadership, grant writers, and grant directors with pertinent information such as requirements, grant questions, templates, and grant evaluation rubric.
Evaluation Rubric
Applicants must use the application portal link to complete the online application.
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Application Portal Help Guide(s) are accessible on the ALSDE Instructional Services Grant Application Portal.
New Users: Please click on “Create New Account” to complete the registration process and create your logon credentials.
Stronger Connections Webinar
Thursday, April 20, 2023 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM CST Webinar Video 
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