NC Facilitated Assessment of MTSS - school level (FAM-S) is a tool that measures school-level progress towards full implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS). The purpose of administration and its resulting data is to help school and district-level personnel identify and prioritize implementation steps. The NC FAM-S was created by modifying the Self-Assessment of MTSS (SAM).

IMPORTANT DATES & INFO:

Now!!: FAM-S Scoring Tool LIVE in ECATS MTSS (Log-in to NCEdCloud)

Districts/Charters can use the FAM-S Scoring Tool in ECATS MTSS OR the FAM-S web application (schools.nc.gov/fam) for FAM-S data entry until June 30th

May 28, 2021: No new accounts created in the FAM-S web application (schools.nc.gov/fam)

June 30, 2021: FAM-S web application (schools.nc.gov/fam) sunsets

All districts/charters will be provided a copy of all data in the web application

Historical FAM-S records (18-19, 19-20, 20-21) will migrate to ECATS MTSS FAM-S Scoring Tool

PRIOR TO ADMINISTRATION

• Schedule 1.5 - 2 hours for facilitation of the tool with the school team.

• Provide the school team with a copy of the FAM-S.

• School team members should review the item descriptors independently and provide a personal response to each item.

• District staff may use the administration planning template to plan district-wide administration of the FAM-S.

FAM-S PDF for Independent Rating

DURING ADMINISTRATION

• Each item will be reviewed, and the school team members will come to a consensus on a response for each item.

• The facilitator will assist the team in determining appropriate evidence for each item.

• The facilitator will enter each response and its supporting evidence in the FAM-S scoring system. ­­

• Total scores for the facilitated administration will produce a percentage for each critical component, as well as an overall percentage.

• The facilitator will assist the team in using the data to plan the school’s next steps for MTSS implementation.

• The facilitator may find the FAM-S Team Rating File to be a helpful resource when administering the FAM-S.

Use the Team Rating File Template

AFTER ADMINISTRATION

• Results are shared with school team for planning and next steps.

• The District MTSS Team will examine data from each administration site to identify district-wide trends and patterns.

• The District MTSS Team will use the data to inform district-wide professional development and coaching.

• Staff may find the FAM-S District & School Report templates useful in analyzing FAM-S data and planning next steps.

School Reports and District Reports in ECATS