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Vol. 16 No. 1 (2025): Pedagogy as a science between theory and empiricism

The Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS): Origins, charac-teristics, and applicability in Italy

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3280/ess1-2025oa19733
Submitted
marzo 13, 2025
Published
2025-06-26

Abstract

The Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) is an educational framework designed to assist students by providing interventions of increasing intensity and continuous monitoring throughout their learning journey. Although it has its origins in North America, the transferability of MTSS to European contexts is gaining growing interest. This paper provides an overview of the MTSS model, outlining its origins, key features, and evidence of effectiveness. Additionally, it explores the challenges and opportunities associated with implementing this model in Italy, as well as the research implications involved in adapting the model, evaluating its effectiveness, and investigating the conditions that support its successful implementation.

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