Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and What I Need (WIN) Time

What I Need (WIN) Time, is daily, protected time for just‑in‑time support and meaningful extension—so every student engages with grade‑level learning and grows.

What is WIN/MTSS time?
WIN (What I Need) is a daily block where every student receives targeted support: intervention, just‑in‑time acceleration, or enrichment—without missing core instruction. WIN operationalizes our Multi‑Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) in literacy and math.

Key features include:

• Time: 30–60 minutes/day (K–5), protected in the master schedule.
• Placement: Universal screeners are used, plus classroom data to determine entry; regrouping occurs every 4-12 weeks.
• Delivery: Classroom teachers, interventionists, and specialists.

At‑a‑glance

• 30–60 minutes of protected WIN time daily
• Bi‑weekly progress checks & flexible regrouping
• Small groups for highest‑need students
• Includes going deeper for students who’ve already mastered content

References

• WWC/IES Practice Guides (Reading, Writing, Math)
• Annenberg Institute (2021). Learning Acceleration for All.
• TNTP (2021). Accelerate, Don’t Remediate.
• ERS (2023). Targeted & Flexible Intervention Blocks.
• NAGC (2019). Gifted Programming Standards.
• Project M³, Jacob’s Ladder, NCTM Access & Equity & Catalyzing Change.

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