Overview of an Equitable Multi-Level System of Supports
Wisconsin’s goal for public education
Every learner is important. With equitable access to a great education, we believe that every child will learn and be successful. We can reach this goal with careful and intentional structuring of our educational systems, and when necessary, changing the way we deliver instruction and supports.
Knowledge, skills, and habits for success
Wisconsin schools and districts are tasked with equipping every student with the knowledge, skills, and habits necessary for success beyond high school.
To do this, we must offer developmental, academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports. Additionally, every learner’s needs are different, so supports must be provided at varying levels (or tiers) of intensity.
How can schools and districts set up their educational systems to meet these needs? The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and the Wisconsin RtI Center’s vision is that schools and districts implement equitable, multi-level systems of supports.
What does an “equitable, multi-level system of supports” look like?

An equitable, multi-level system of supports is a framework made up of 11 key system features.
This framework helps districts and schools
- Integrate and organize supports for learners, including developmental, academic, behavioral, social and emotional supports
- Provide equitable services, practices, and resources to every learner
- Responsively adjust the intensity and nature of supports to match learner needs based on data
Implementing equitable, multi-level systems of supports can help schools and districts across the state realize their mission to ready every learner for college and career success.
Key Resources For Overview of an Equitable Multi-Level System of Supports
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Wisconsin’s Framework for Equitable Multi-Level Systems of Supports
Wisconsin’s Equitable Multi-level Systems of Supports conveys the vision of an integrated system of behavioral, social, emotional, and academic support, includes all educators and all…
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Equity: Wisconsin’s Model to Inform Culturally Responsive Practices (DPI)
Describes the beliefs, knowledge, and practices Wisconsin educators, schools, and districts need to reach and teach diverse students within their culturally responsive multi-level systems of…