Topic of the Month: Evaluating Implementation of MTSS

In this Issue:

Evaluating Implementation

The Coordinator Corner

Tools and Resources

Evaluating Implementation of MTSS

Within MTSS, we focus on two broad types of data: implementation measures and student measures. Although most education practitioners are familiar with student measures, implementation measures may be new to many. Implementation measures are those pieces of data that examine the practices and programs being implemented across a district and building. In the simplest terms, they measure what the adults are doing. Research has shown that we cannot change student outcomes without changing how our adults support our students to get the outcomes. Therefore, we will need to build our system and in turn, our problem-solving on the foundation of both types of data.

FAM-S Inforgraphic

Facilitated Assessment of MTSS for Schools (FAM-S)

The IABS Division as spent months developing and collaborating with the NC MTSS Consortium to develop an a truly integrated tool to assess the Fidelity of Implementation of MTSS Academic and Behavior Supports. It is our belief that this tool will promote conversations and provide data that will continue to support your work in building an efficient and effective system for all.

We are pleased to provide you with access to the Facilitated Assessment of MTSS-School Level (FAM-S) for use with your schools. In the infographic you will find a link to the FAM-S website which houses the tool as well as supporting resources.

The Coordinator Corner

Shout Outs! - Let us Know What is Going on in Your School

We often hear about great work happening in the field regarding MTSS Implementation at your schools. We want to Highlight this work in our upcoming Newsletters. We are including a New Feature Section "The Highlight Reel." In this section we would like to include: shout-outs, pictures, videos, articles, and/or other information about the great work happening at your schools. If you would like to be featured, please submit information in the Highlight Reel Submission Form.

Virtual Coordinator Meeting - 1/22/2019

We had over 50 Charters represented during our most recent MTSS Coordinator Meeting, Thank you for such an amazing discussion! If you missed it, click the image below to get video (1:12), handout and Powerpoint. Consider using the Notes and Questions Handout to facilitate discussion with your leadership Team as you watch the recording.