The Kansas MTSS Educational Resource and Initiative Inventory, or KERII, is a survey designed to determine what is taking place within a district in order to identify potential strengths as well as inefficiencies.

"If school staff can approach student academic growth as short cycles of improvement, then high-yield instructional practices will emerge by engaging in three to six week cycles of collaborative inquiry for continuous improvement."

Jay Westover, 2020

Fidelity, when used correctly, encourages shared leadership among educators without the threat of punitive action. This is a way to achieve group accountability while ensuring that programs or strategies are implemented as intended by the author.

Evaluative thinking is a mindset grounded in curiosity and continuous learning, where individuals intentionally ask questions, rely on evidence, and reflect on their experiences to guide decisions and improvements. It involves examining data and feedback with an open mind, considering what is working and why, and using that understanding to adapt practices. By embracing learning opportunities and thoughtfully reflecting on outcomes, evaluative thinking supports informed action, growth, and meaningful improvement over time.