System Overview — Tier Forward

The Tier Forward System: A Continuous Cycle of Support

Assess

Every student completes the same 4-part assessment for each skill.

Consistent. Reliable. Actionable.

Place

Students are automatically placed into the pathway that matches their performance.

Data drives placement.

Intervene

Instruction and materials are aligned to the pathway and ready to use.

Right instruction. No guesswork.

Monitor

Data is generated every lesson to monitor progress and inform instruction.

Built-in. Continuous. Effortless.

Move

Students move between pathways based on clear rules and data.

Growth determines movement.

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The cycle repeats for every skill, every student, every time.

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What Makes It Consistent

Same Skill Same Measurement

Every student is assessed the same way.

Same Data Same Interpretation

Performance is evaluated using the same rules.

Same Results Same Decisions

Students receive the support they need, when they need it.

Four Pathways. One Goal.

Same skill. Increasing support.

Supported

Strengthening core understanding with grade-level support.

Targeted

Additional instruction to close gaps and build confidence.

Intensive

High-quality, structured support to accelerate growth.

Prerequisite

Foundational skills instruction to build the necessary base.

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Increasing Level of Support

What the System Delivers

Placement

Automatic pathway placement for every student.

Instruction

Standards-aligned lessons and materials matched to each pathway.

Progress Data

Real-time data that shows growth and informs next steps.

Reports

Clear reports for teachers and administrators to guide decisions.

Parent Communication

Take-home letters and progress reports keep families informed and engaged.