Data-Based Decisions
Data guides implementation and the decisions a team makes to enhance school climate. Some data sources included on this page are used to assess the implementation practices for fidelity and build sustainable MTSS. The tools created through the OSEP Technical Assistance Center on PBIS are valid and reliable.
The use of data by teams ensures that ALL students' needs are being met through evidence-based practices.
Site Level Coaching Tools
These tools were adapted and created by School Climate Transformation team using evidence-based best practices in the areas of PBIS, Trauma-Informed Frameworks, and Social-Emotional Learning. The tools below can be downloaded or copied and used to help guide the implementation of Social-Emotional-Behavioral MTSS at your site and district.
Evaluating Effectiveness
An integral aspect of MTSS is the Continuous Improvement Cycle and data drives that process. Teams collect data and analyze the outcomes and perceptions of students and faculty to assess the effectiveness of the MTSS framework.
| Data Source | Training Guidance | Resources |
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| Fidelity Data | Tier 1 team reviews and uses SWPBIS fidelity (e.g., SET, BoQ, TIC, SAS, Tiered Fidelity Inventory) data at least annually. |
Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TFI) |
| Annual Evaulations | Tier 1 team documents fidelity and effectiveness of Tier 1 practices at least annually (including yearby-year comparisons) that are shared with stakeholders (staf, families, community, district) in a usable format. |
School Climate Survey for elementary, secondary, staff, and parents Checklist for Analyzing Discipline Policies and Procedures for Equity |
Students in Need of Additional Support
Early identification of students needing additional support ensures ALL students are successful with appropriate levels of support and intervention.
| Data Source | Training Guidance | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Screening |
Universal Social-Emotional-Behavioral Screening Guidance Coming soon! |
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| Referral Process |
Provide training on Teacher/Family Referral Process |
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| Data-based Decision Making |
Choosing a Solution Strategy Handout
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Decision Process
An integral aspect of MTSS is the Continuous Improvement Cycle and data drives that process. Teams collect data and analyze the fidelity of the current systems and practices to improve the overall MTSS process.
| Data Source | Training Guidance | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Team Initatied Problem Solving (TIPS) |
Teams using TIPS are more likely to use data to define problems with precision, define fewer things to do, and solve problems leading to implementation fidelity and positive student outcomes. |
with Problem Solving Worksheet |
| Discipline Data | Access to instantaneous graphed reports summarizing discipline data organized by the frequency, behavior, location, time, individual student. | School-Wide Information System (SWIS) |
At a minimum, data reviews should be conducted yearly to ensure the continuous improvement cycle of all MTSS sustainable teaming systems, evidence-based practices, and data-based decisions.
Screening Tools
| Resource | Description |
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| Systematic Screening Tools: Universal Behavioral Screeners | A list of universal behavioral screening tools with overview descriptors for use. |
| Ci3T Systematic Screening | The Comprehensive Integrated Three-Tiered Model of Prevention offers a list of several screening tools with in-depth descriptions of each tool. |
