Many of Georgia’s public schools already use Multitiered System of Supports (MTSS) to identify student needs and target supports for academics, social skills and behavior. The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) promotes MTSS as a best practice for teaching and learning in Georgia schools.
Schools with SBBH programs integrate their mental health supports with other services within the MTSS framework. This integration increases the chance that teachers and clinicians will identify students with untreated mental health needs, avoid misdiagnoses, and recognize other challenges like family instability, hunger, and trouble with vision or hearing.
Mentally and physically healthy students are more likely to learn, actively engage in school activities, have supportive and caring relationships with peers and adults, and solve personal challenges successfully.
