3 - Teams for Tiers 1-3

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Schools that convene one or more groups representing a variety of interests, perspectives, and needs to collaboratively engage in problem-solving and continuous improvement are better able to create and maintain a safe and equitable learning environment for all students and adults and address SEL needs and well-being across Multi-Tiered Systems of Support.

Indicator 3 Teaming video.mp4

Supportive Schools Indicators 3 & 4- Morning (2021-10-26 at 09:01 GMT-7)

Supportive Schools Certification Indicators 3 & 4 October Series Slides

Required Evidence for Certification

The school's team (combined Tiers 1 and 2/3) or teams (Tier 1 and 2/3 separate) meet regularly to address the CPS School Climate Standards
The school's Tier 1 team documents a) planning/implementation and b) progress monitoring of schoolwide, universal SEL skill development and/or school climate initiatives.
The school's Tier 2/3 team documents a) the review of student referrals, b) screening for and assignment of intervention, AND c) monitoring of student progress.
A list of participating team members for each team and their roles at the school demonstrates that teams are multi-disciplinary (e.g., Tier 1 team includes an administrator, teachers, support staff; Tier 2/3 team includes an administrator, counselor, and Related Service Providers).
CPS School Climate Standards are being addressed by your team(s).

Planning Guide

Sample Milestones

a) Identify how School Climate & SEL work fits into your school's current teaming structures.

b) Ensure that your teams represent various stakeholder groups and disciplines (e.g., Tier 1 team includes an administrator, teachers, support staff, family and student representatives; Tier 2-3 team includes an administrator, counselor, and Related Service Providers).

c) Create a calendar of scheduled meetings throughout the year (minimum monthly).

d) Identify which CPS School Climate Standards are being addressed for all tiers and include them on meeting agendas. Also, list team members present on each agenda.

e) Self-assess that your team has what it needs to meet it goals.

Suggested Resources

Teaming structures configurations(a)
Tier 1 Team- Building Awareness, Commitment, and Ownership (b)
Behavioral Health Team Overview & Guidance for Remote/Hybrid Learning (a,b)
Meeting Agenda Template and Completed Sample (d)
The Behavioral Health Team Key Components Survey (e)
SEL Leadership Team Checklist (e)
Sample Meeting Checklist
Creating a Communication Strategy

Aligned Professional Learning

Launching a School Climate Team: Building Investment, Shared Vision, and Strategic Plan
Tier 2 & 3 Teaming Structures

Find upcoming dates and registration information in the OSEL Professional Learning Catalog

Tips for Submitting Evidence

Tips for Submitting Evidence

Use Google Calendar to schedule and track your team meetings. You can use the calendar's search function to search for the title of your team meeting (e.g., "SEL Leadership Team Meeting") and take a screenshot of the team meeting schedule to use as evidence (see example to the right).
Many teams have found it useful to keep their meeting agendas and notes in one shared google doc, spreadsheet, or folder. When it comes time to submit evidence, you can just link the full document, spreadsheet, or folder for review.