Nevada’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports project, housed within the Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities at the College of Education & Human Development, has received a $6 million award from the Nevada Department of Education.
The program is active in 12 school districts across Nevada. Officials report benefits including increased student attendance, higher proficiency in Math and English Language Arts, and reductions in behavioral incidents such as bullying, violence, substance abuse, and discrimination. Districts have also made progress in opioid abuse prevention, with many noting improvements in addressing the issue.
The initiative is led by Ashley Greenwald, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA, director of the Nevada Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Technical Assistance Center, and Kaci Fleetwood, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA, MTSS, state coordinator. It works closely with the Nevada Department of Education to provide schools with training, resources, and support.
“This new funding represents a critical resource in facilitating the transition from federal to state support,” Greenwald said. “The state’s investment in MTSS reflects both a growing commitment to sustaining evidence-based practices and recognition of the quality and impact of our team’s work in partnership with districts. This allocation serves as a testament to the effectiveness of our collective implementation efforts and will enable the continuation of ongoing initiatives while also supporting the expansion of MTSS into additional schools and districts.”
