Implementations in MTSS Frameworks
Reading is a challenge for many students, creating a learning disadvantage that deepens over time. A multi-tiered system of support framework fosters reading improvement through screening, targeted interventions, progress monitoring, and decision-making across all levels of instruction.
BrightFish Reading is a research-based, online program for below-level readers in grades 2 through high school. Students develop independent reading skills through structured, self-paced learning that builds automatic text processing for improved fluency and comprehension. Contextual vocabulary instruction strengthens word knowledge and understanding of connected text.
How BrightFish Reading fits into MTSS:
Tier 1 Core Support: reading foundations (grades 2-3); at-risk (grades 4-8): 60 minutes per week.
Tier 2 Supplemental: small group intervention (grades 2-10): 60-90 minutes per week with weekly data chats.
Tier 3 Intensive: small group and individual intervention programs (grades 2-10): 90 minutes per week with weekly data chats and action plans.
Grades 2-3
Core Support (Tier I)
Whole Class
Reading foundations
60 minutes per week
Data monitoring
Supplemental (Tier II)
Small Group
Self-paced learning
60-90 minutes per week
Monitoring and interventions
Intensive (Tier III)
Adaptive placement &
self-paced learning paths
Data chats and remediation
90 minutes per week
Grades 4-8
Core Support (Tier I)
Whole Class
Reading foundations
60 minutes per week
Data monitoring
Supplemental (Tier II)
Small Group
Self-paced learning
60-90 minutes per week
Monitoring and interventions
Intensive (Tier III)
Adaptive placement &
self-paced learning paths
Data chats and remediation
90 minutes per week
Grades 9-10
Core Support (Tier I)
N/A
Supplemental (Tier II)
Small Group
Self-paced learning
60-90 minutes per week
Monitoring and interventions
Intensive (Tier III)
Adaptive placement &
self-paced learning paths
Data chats and remediation
90 minutes per week