Culturally and Linguistically Responsive MTSS: Ethical and Actionable Strategies for Supporting Multilingual Learners in Multi‐Tiered Frameworks

• Published in: Psychology in the schools Vol. 62; no. 9; pp. 3173 - 3183
• Main Authors: Robles, Arnold Rodríguez, Quirk, Matthew, Paul, Meghna, Perez, Emmanuel, McGuinness, Julian, Dowdy, Erin, Gonzalez, Emily Grande, Lara, Claudia Zavala, Draper‐Rodriguez, Catherine
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hoboken Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01.09.2025
• Subjects: Clinical research; Clinical trials; Core Curriculum; culturally responsive practices; Curricula; ethical considerations; General education; Learning disabilities; MTSS; multilingual learners; School psychologists; Special education

ABSTRACT This paper examines the ethical and legal considerations in providing services to multilingual learners (MLs) before special education evaluations, focusing on the decision‐making process within Multi‐Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). Legal mandates require districts to ensure MLs have equi...