Flint, Michigan – November 19, 2024 – Flint Community Schools is proud to announce that it has received the prestigious MiMTSS Recognition award for the district's 2023-2024 school year, marking the third consecutive year of this significant achievement. This recognition underscores the dedication and hard work of Flint educators and administrators in fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students through the Michigan Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MiMTSS) framework.
The MiMTSS Recognition program celebrates Michigan educators’ commitment to supporting students' diverse needs and implementing a comprehensive MTSS framework. This framework, used across the state, emphasizes data-driven decision-making and evidence-based practices that enhance students’ social, emotional, and academic development.
Flint Community Schools received recognition in two categories for 2023-2024: MTSS Data Utilization and MTSS Implementation and Impact. These honors reflect Flint’s proactive approach to using data insights to tailor interventions and improve educational outcomes for every student. The recognition process draws upon information housed within the MiMTSS Data System, and criteria are detailed on the MiMTSS TA Center website at https://mimtsstac.org/evaluation-research/results/mimtss-recognition.
“Flint Community Schools is deeply committed to providing every scholar with the individualized support they need to thrive academically and socially,” said Kevelin Jones, Superintendent of Flint Community Schools.
The district has been specifically recognized for MTSS Data Utilization and MTSS Implementation and Impact. This acknowledgment underscores the collective efforts of Flint educators to create a data-driven environment that utilizes tools such as the District Capacity Assessment to enhance scholar support across all tiers of learning.
MTSS Data Utilization: Flint Community Schools has earned the MTSS Data Utilization award for its exemplary use of data to drive district-wide improvements. The district demonstrated a strategic approach to supporting each student’s growth by systematically collecting and analyzing the District Capacity Assessment.
The following schools have been honored for collecting and using MTSS fidelity data specifically for behavior:
Accelerated Learning Academy: Behavior
Brownell STEM Academy: Behavior
Doyle/Ryder School: Behavior
Durant Tuuri Mott School: Behavior
Eisenhower School: Behavior
Freeman School: Behavior
Holmes STEM Middle School Academy: Behavior
Neithercut Elementary School: Behavior
Potter School: Behavior
Southwestern Classical Academy: Reading & Behavior
MTSS Implementation and Impact: Flint Community Schools has also been recognized for MTSS Implementation and Impact, a testament to its commitment to enhancing scholars’ behavior and support structures. The following schools received recognition for achieving specific behavior support levels:
Accelerated Learning Academy: Tier 1 Behavior (Silver), Tier 2 Behavior (Silver)
Brownell STEM Academy: Tier 1 Behavior (Bronze)
Doyle/Ryder School: Tier 1 Behavior (Silver)
Durant Tuuri Mott School: Tier 1 Behavior (Bronze)
Eisenhower School: Tier 1 Behavior (Silver)
Freeman School: Tier 1 Behavior (Bronze)
Holmes STEM Middle School Academy: Tier 1 Behavior (Bronze)
Neithercut Elementary School: Tier 1 Behavior (Bronze), Tier 2 Behavior (Bronze)
Potter School: Tier 1 Behavior (Silver)
Southwestern Classical Academy: Tier 1 Behavior (Bronze)
“We are thrilled to receive the MiMTSS Recognition award for a third year, and we commend the collective dedication of our staff and administrators who work tirelessly to make Flint Community Schools a supportive learning community for all,” said Superintendent Jones. “Our focus on MTSS empowers us to meet students’ needs holistically, fostering their academic, social, and emotional development in meaningful ways. Receiving the MiMTSS Recognition award for the third year in a row is a testament to our educators’ dedication to creating an environment that meets every learner's unique needs. We are honored to continue this impactful work.”
Michigan educators have long been champions for student-centered learning, continuously innovating to adapt to the unique challenges of each learner. The MiMTSS Recognition process offers a valuable opportunity to celebrate and shine a light on the incredible achievements within Michigan’s educational community. Flint Community Schools’ success in earning this award reflects its unwavering commitment to equity and excellence.
The MiMTSS Recognition program offers a valuable platform to highlight Michigan educators’ significant contributions. This award further affirms Flint Community Schools’ commitment to data-driven decision-making and impactful support structures, paving the way for sustained scholars' success.
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