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The MTSS Starter System (K–8 Math)

$59.00

A practical system to make intervention targeted, manageable, and actually effective

Stop grouping by “below benchmark.”
Start targeting the skill that actually needs to be rebuilt.

If MTSS feels like:

  • grouping students and hoping it works

  • spending time planning interventions that don’t stick

  • knowing students are struggling, but not being sure why

You’re not alone.

The issue usually isn’t effort—it’s clarity.

The MTSS Starter System (K–8 Math) gives you a clear, repeatable way to:

  • identify where students broke down

  • group students based on actual need

  • plan instruction that targets the right skill

So intervention becomes focused, efficient, and temporary—not ongoing guesswork.

What This Is

This is not another set of worksheets.

It’s a thinking system that helps you move from:

“They’re below benchmark”
to
“Here’s exactly what they need, and here’s how I’ll teach it”

What’s Included:

1. K–8 Math Skill Ladder Bundle

A clear progression of the most critical math skills across:

  • K–2 Foundations

  • 3–5 Development

  • 6–8 Extension

Used to backmap from grade-level expectations to prerequisite understanding.

2. Grouping Decision Flowchart

A simple, structured way to:

  • move from data → instructional decision

  • avoid over-grouping or mis-grouping

  • ensure groups are based on skill, not score alone

3. 6-Week Intervention Planner (Editable + Printable)

A clean planning tool to:

  • map out targeted instruction across a full cycle

  • stay focused on one skill trajectory

  • keep intervention intentional and organized

What This Helps You Do

✔ Identify the root skill gap (not just the surface mistake)
✔ Group students based on what they actually need
✔ Plan intervention that is targeted and realistic
✔ Keep intervention focused so it doesn’t drag on indefinitely
✔ Connect intervention directly to core instruction

When to Use This

  • After universal screeners

  • During MTSS/data meetings

  • When forming intervention groups

  • While analyzing student work

  • When planning WIN / small group instruction

Who This Is For

  • Classroom teachers (K–8)

  • Interventionists

  • Instructional coaches

  • MTSS coordinators

  • School leaders building or refining MTSS systems

Why This Works

Most intervention falls apart because:

  • groups are too broad

  • gaps aren’t clearly identified

  • instruction isn’t tightly aligned to the need

This system fixes that by giving you a clear structure for decision-making—without adding more to your plate.

Important Note on the Skill Ladder

The included skill ladders are intentionally focused on the math concepts that have the greatest impact on future learning.

Not every standard is included.

The goal is to help you quickly identify the skills that matter most—so your intervention time is spent where it will actually make a difference.

Format

  • Printable PDFs

  • Editable Google Doc planner

  • Designed for quick use in real classroom settings

Pricing Section

$59

(Launch pricing available for a limited time)

If you want your intervention block to feel purposeful, and actually move students forward, this gives you a place to start.

A practical system to make intervention targeted, manageable, and actually effective

Stop grouping by “below benchmark.”
Start targeting the skill that actually needs to be rebuilt.

If MTSS feels like:

  • grouping students and hoping it works

  • spending time planning interventions that don’t stick

  • knowing students are struggling, but not being sure why

You’re not alone.

The issue usually isn’t effort—it’s clarity.

The MTSS Starter System (K–8 Math) gives you a clear, repeatable way to:

  • identify where students broke down

  • group students based on actual need

  • plan instruction that targets the right skill

So intervention becomes focused, efficient, and temporary—not ongoing guesswork.

What This Is

This is not another set of worksheets.

It’s a thinking system that helps you move from:

“They’re below benchmark”
to
“Here’s exactly what they need, and here’s how I’ll teach it”

What’s Included:

1. K–8 Math Skill Ladder Bundle

A clear progression of the most critical math skills across:

  • K–2 Foundations

  • 3–5 Development

  • 6–8 Extension

Used to backmap from grade-level expectations to prerequisite understanding.

2. Grouping Decision Flowchart

A simple, structured way to:

  • move from data → instructional decision

  • avoid over-grouping or mis-grouping

  • ensure groups are based on skill, not score alone

3. 6-Week Intervention Planner (Editable + Printable)

A clean planning tool to:

  • map out targeted instruction across a full cycle

  • stay focused on one skill trajectory

  • keep intervention intentional and organized

What This Helps You Do

✔ Identify the root skill gap (not just the surface mistake)
✔ Group students based on what they actually need
✔ Plan intervention that is targeted and realistic
✔ Keep intervention focused so it doesn’t drag on indefinitely
✔ Connect intervention directly to core instruction

When to Use This

  • After universal screeners

  • During MTSS/data meetings

  • When forming intervention groups

  • While analyzing student work

  • When planning WIN / small group instruction

Who This Is For

  • Classroom teachers (K–8)

  • Interventionists

  • Instructional coaches

  • MTSS coordinators

  • School leaders building or refining MTSS systems

Why This Works

Most intervention falls apart because:

  • groups are too broad

  • gaps aren’t clearly identified

  • instruction isn’t tightly aligned to the need

This system fixes that by giving you a clear structure for decision-making—without adding more to your plate.

Important Note on the Skill Ladder

The included skill ladders are intentionally focused on the math concepts that have the greatest impact on future learning.

Not every standard is included.

The goal is to help you quickly identify the skills that matter most—so your intervention time is spent where it will actually make a difference.

Format

  • Printable PDFs

  • Editable Google Doc planner

  • Designed for quick use in real classroom settings

Pricing Section

$59

(Launch pricing available for a limited time)

If you want your intervention block to feel purposeful, and actually move students forward, this gives you a place to start.

What This System Helps You Do

Many teachers are told to provide “Tier 2 intervention,” but are rarely given a clear structure for what to teach, how to group students, or how to plan intervention cycles.

This starter system provides a simple framework to help you move from flagging students → identifying skill gaps → planning targeted small-group instruction.

It is designed for teachers who want to move beyond generic intervention programs and instead focus on the specific foundational skills students are missing.

What’s Included

K–2 Skill Ladder (Printable PDF)
A visual trajectory of essential foundational math skills to help you quickly identify where a student’s understanding may have broken down.

Grouping Decision Flowchart (Printable PDF)
A clear decision tree to help you determine how to group students based on the type of skill gap they are experiencing.

6-Week Intervention Planner (PDF + Editable Google Doc)
A structured planning tool to organize targeted small-group instruction, track the focus skill, and monitor progress across a six-week cycle.

Who This Resource Is For

This resource is especially helpful for:

• Classroom teachers running small group intervention
• MTSS / RTI teams designing Tier 2 supports
• Intervention teachers working with foundational math gaps
• Schools building clearer MTSS systems

How It Fits into MTSS

This system helps bridge the gap between identifying students who need support and knowing exactly what to do next.

Instead of relying solely on packaged intervention programs, teachers can use this framework to target the underlying skill gaps that are preventing students from accessing grade-level math.

Format

• Printable PDFs for quick classroom use
• Editable Google Doc for flexible intervention planning
• Designed for easy use during WIN blocks, intervention periods, or small group math instruction