Which statement best describes the role of the school psychologist in MTSS Tier 3?

• A. Provide universal classroom guidance to all students.
• B. Handle discipline for all students.
• C. Provide group-based instruction to all students.
• D. Provide intensive individualized supports, data analysis, progress monitoring, and case consultation.

Answer: (D)

In MTSS, Tier 3 targets students with the most intensive needs who haven’t responded to the earlier tiers. The school psychologist plays a central role by providing intensive, individualized supports, using data from multiple sources to identify specific skill gaps and to track progress over time. They interpret progress-monitoring results to adjust interventions and collaborate with teachers and families through case consultation to ensure services are coordinated and effective. This combination—highly individualized intervention, data-driven decision making, frequent progress monitoring, and collaboration—is what differentiates Tier 3 from universal classroom activities or group-based supports.