Multitiered systems of support (MTSS) have gained traction in schools as a population-based approach to meet the needs of all students, especially in the areas of academic intervention and behavior supports. Many MTSS practices are promising for school mental health practice, and can allow mental health supports to be incorporated in existing school structures. In this presentation, an MTSS approach to school-based mental health prevention and intervention techniques will be discussed. Participants will learn about strategies that support all, some, and few students based on levels of need, including a focus on universal prevention strategies, data-based decision making, and intervention modalities and strategies in each tier.
Miranda Zahn, NCSP
Miranda Zahn, PhD, NCSP, is an Assistant Professor of School Psychology at the University of South Dakota. She conducts research, training, and technical assistance in school-based mental health services with attention to public health approaches to early detection and intervention. In addition, Miranda is a school psychologist and school mental health provider at Nebraska’s Educational Service Unit #1, where she provides training and systems consultation to schools.
