BCSD Director of Pupil Personnel Services and Director of MTSS Mr. Thomas Olsen tolsen@berlincentral.org
Berlin CSD Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) District Coordinator Mrs. Samantha Higgins shiggins@berlincentral.org
At Berlin Central School District, our focus is on maximizing the diverse talents and aspirations of our students and developing successful, responsible, and contributing members of our 21st Century society. We provide a challenging curriculum that meets or exceeds NY State’s common core standards and our well–trained faculty are dedicated professionals, coordinating efforts among the school, family, and community to foster high expectations and provide the best opportunities for our students to succeed. Thanks to our supportive community, Berlin Central School District students enjoy a hands-on, interactive approach to learning in modern, updated facilities with access to the latest learning technology.
A multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) is a proactive and preventative framework that integrates data and instruction to maximize student achievement and support students social, emotional, and behavior needs from a strengths-based perspective. MTSS offers a framework for educators to engage in data-based decision making related to program improvement, high-quality instruction and intervention, social and emotional learning, and positive behavioral supports necessary to ensure positive outcomes for districts, schools, teachers, and students. The MTSS framework is comprised of four essential components: screening, progress monitoring, multi-level prevention system, and data-based decision. – Center on Multi-Tiered System of Supports at the American Institutes for Research
Director of Pupil Personnel Services, Mr. Thomas Olsen, tolsen@berlincentral.org
What does a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) look like?
MTSS News
BMHS Physical Education Staff Present at Annual NYS AHPERD Conference
This week, the Middle and High School Physical Education staff are attending and presenting at the annual NYS AHPERD (Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance) conference. Read on here.
BMHS First Quarter Character Education Awards
Congratulations to this quarter’s Berlin Middle High School Mountaineers who showed perseverance! Please find a list of the students who have been awarded for showing great perseverance at the beginning of our school year here.
BMHS Family Survey and Important Upcoming Programs
At Berlin Middle High School, we strive to continually strengthen our connection with families and ensure that we are meeting the diverse needs of our community. Your feedback plays an essential role in helping us make thoughtful, informed decisions for the future. Please find an important message from BMHS Principal Mr. Bernsley and Assistant Principal Mrs. Reynolds here.
Berlin CSD Winter Weather Communication 2025-2026
Please find a communication regarding Berlin CSD’s winter weather plans for the 2025 – 2026 school year here. If you did not receive the email regarding winter weather, which was sent home to all families on November 3, 2025, please update your information with your school building’s main office.
Practicing Gratitude
Not only is gratitude helpful when maintaining friendships and relationships, but there are scientifically proven benefits as well as seen in the image here. Please find the full message from BMHS Counselor Mr. Shaw here.
BCSD Shares Appreciation for Its Board of Education Members
At the Berlin CSD Board of Education meeting on October 21st, the BCSD STARS Program and BCSD PTO showed their appreciation to the Board of Education members on behalf of the community before and at the start of the meeting. Read on here.
Workshop Notices from PPS Director Mr. Olsen
Please find information regarding family workshops hosted through the North Country Family and Community Engagement Center Educational Partnership here.
Mountaineers Pledge To Stand Together Against Bullying
Today, BMHS Student Assistance Counselor Ms. Davner and BMHS Counselor Mr. Shaw hung a Mountaineer pledge in the BMHS Cafeteria. This pledge is part of the initiative for Mountaineers to stand up together against bullying not just during Bully Prevention Month but all year round. Read on here.
STARS Host a Meet the Author Event
Berlin Middle School students in Mrs. Roth’s STAR classroom have been learning about book production, from writing, illustrating, editing, and producing a book. Read on here.
Thank You BCSD Physical Therapist Mrs. Dacia Proper
Berlin CSD would like to take a moment to shout out the district’s wonderful physical therapist, Mrs. Dacia Proper, on World Physical Therapy Day.
Thank you, Mrs. Proper, for your enthusiasm and commitment to the work you do to support our Mountaineers each day.
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2022-2023 Berlin CSD MTSS Plan
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