Virginia Tiered Systems of Supports (VTSS), Research and Implementation Center (RIC) | VTSS-RIC strives to build state and local capacity for a sustained tiered system of academic, behavioral, social-emotional supports that are responsive to the needs of all students.

Who we are

The Virginia Tiered Systems of Supports aligns academics, behavior and social-emotional wellness into a single decision-making framework to establish the supports needed for schools to be effective learning environments for all students. We partner with school divisions throughout the Commonwealth to support the successful implementation of the framework.

Spotlight

VTSS Cohort 5 Application

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) invites school divisions to apply for Cohort 5 of VTSS. The Superintendent’s memo includes instructions, attachments to complete and a link to participate in a webinar.

More information is available at the web page for the Division Exploration Webinar Series.

Upcoming events

July 2018

Effective Classroom Systems

July 18 - July 19

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Charlottesville, 990 Hilton Heights Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901 United States + Google Map

This two-day event is designed to facilitate team learning and planning around Universal or Tier 1 Virginia Tiered Systems of Supports effective classroom practices. Classroom practices are those strategies essential to effective instruction and include: managing the classroom environment, encouraging/reinforcing appropriate behavior, responding to inappropriate behavior, active supervision, opportunities to respond, classroom expectations, routines and procedures aligned with school wide expectations.

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Tier 1 Forum

July 31 - August 2

W&M Sadler Center, 200 Stadium Dr
Williamsburg, VA 23186 United States + Google Map

This three-day event is designed to facilitate team learning and planning around Universal or Tier 1 Virginia Tiered System of Supports – Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (VTSS-PBIS) practices. Division leadership teams and school leadership teams, including building principals, are invited to attend.

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