MiMTSS Recognition

Michigan educators work tirelessly on behalf of learners and do so much that is worthy of celebration and acknowledgment. The MiMTSS Recognition process provides one way to shine a positive light on work happening within the state related to implementing a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework to meet the need of all learners.

The implementation of an MTSS is a priority of the Michigan Department of Education (MDE). In alignment with this priority, the MDE and MiMTSS TA Center have developed a process for identifying and recognizing ISDs, districts, and schools that are demonstrating strong outcomes and/or making progress related to meeting the needs of each and every learner through a multi-tiered framework. This recognition process is based on information housed in the MiMTSS Data System and all criteria for a specific school year are posted on the MiMTSS TA Center website.

Criteria and Results

Criteria

MiMTSS Recognition Criteria 2023-24

Recognized Schools, Districts, and ISDs

Promote Your Recognition

Congratulations! Your MiMTSS recognition award is an amazing accomplishment. You’ve come so far on your MTSS implementation journey. Your next step? Shout the news!

Three tips for sharing your achievement

Don’t be shy: Ask students, parents and caregivers, teachers, principals, counselors, paraprofessionals, community partners, and administrators to communicate your shared success.

Use your best communication strategies with the highest response rates: This is big news! Utilize your proven ways to communicate equitably to reach ALL stakeholders.

Ways to spread the news: Shout the news through announcements, your website, email communications, social media, family, and community connections!

Digital Website Badges

We’ve created these MiMTSS recognition badges (on this webpage below) to display on your website, email signature line, and letterhead. Please download the badge(s) that match your recognition award(s).

Announcements

Here are some ideas to get you started as you work to share your MiMTSS Recognition with your communities. Consider using these ideas for school and community newsletters, websites, PA system messages, assemblies, appreciation days, virtual walls, and more!

MiMTSS Recognition Announcement Ideas (291.08 KB)

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Email Signature Line

Consider adding one of these signature lines and your corresponding recognition badge to your email signature:

Proud to be a [school year] MiMTSS recognized [school, district, ISD]!
We are proud to be a [school year] MiMTSS recognized [school, district, ISD] in [Reading, Behavior] at the [Gold, Silver, Bronze] level.
#MiMTSSRecognition recipient in [Reading, Behavior] at the [Gold, Silver, Bronze] level.

Social Media and Hashtags

Here are social media starters to share your recognition. Combine these with one of the recognition badges. Be sure to use your organization’s social media policies and processes.

MiMTSS Recognition Social Media and Hashtag Ideas (290.12 KB)

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Family and Community Flyer

One of the key features of an MTSS framework is family and community engagement. Remember to thank families, caregivers, and your community. This sample flyer has some ideas to get you started.

Sample Family and Community Flyer About MiMTSS Recognition (291.72 KB)

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Badges

We’ve created these MiMTSS Recognition Badges to display on your website, email signature line, and letterhead. Please download the badge(s) that match your recognition award(s).

Download the badge as an image or copy the link to embed for your website.

Data Utilization

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