Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) supports academic, social-emotional, and behavioral development for all students. The ultimate goal of MTSS is to use data to drive decision-making and improve outcomes for all students. To ensure that students receive the best support possible, it's important to assess their progress throughout the year and report the data to all relevant stakeholders.
As the School Year wraps up, campus and district administrators have an opportunity to use data to both evaluate the effectiveness of their systems-level practice and to plan for success in the coming year. EOY assessment data reporting provides information on student progress and identifies areas where additional support may be needed. This should be a collaborative effort. Teachers, counselors, administrators, and support staff should work together to analyze the data, identify trends, and make informed decisions about next steps.
Reflective Questions to Ask of Your Data at EOY
To paint a strong picture of your performance in supporting the whole child, review a variety of data points. Consider what data is available to illustrate not only the academic, social-emotional, and behavioral outcomes for students, but also the way MTSS is being implemented within your district.
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Analyze the Intervention Usage Report (both outstanding and complete), to see which interventions are being used along with how student progress is being assessed. Easy filters show interventions at the district, school or grade level. |
Ideally, you defined “success” in a measurable way at BOY and can now compare the data you see with your own goals. If not, you can review your EOY data with objectivity, considering how your data compares to national norms or local standards. The unique makeup of your student body will impact your results and provide insight into support needs within your district.
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a crystal ball when you sit down to finalize a budget, create a strategic plan, or organize resource allocation for the coming school year? If you approach EOY reporting holistically and with the future in mind, you’ll have just that. EOY data can be used to not only assess performance for the School Year that’s in the rearview mirror, but also to better prepare for what’s ahead.
Setting goals for the new school year starts with a thorough review of the EOY data. By coming together to assess the performance of not only student outcome data but also the fidelity of district-wide MTSS itself, teams of administrators and teachers can plant seeds for advancing the momentum of positive growth and course correcting where necessary in the future.
Branching Minds Platform Plan for improved behavior supports by using the Behavior Incident Report to visualize and filter behavior incident data by location, time of day, type, and demographic factors. This helps reflect on which policies and procedures were effective along with changes and training needed for the next school year. 💡 Additional resource: PBIS: More Than Points and Parties
Complete the Roots Report to measure the progress of overall MTSS systems from year to year. This report helps set priorities for improvement along with actionable steps:
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EOY reflection and planning, when approached hand in hand, create a cycle of continuous improvement that advances the support framework for students at every level.
Do you know the quality of your MTSS implementation? Take our short MTSS quizzes to help you: • Identify areas of strength• Capture what is missing • Focus your efforts on the most important work areas • Gain valuable insights and practical resources on your MTSS practice Quiz yourself & see how you score! |
➡️ Check out this MTSS Implementation Fidelity Reference Guide
Learn more about utilizing MTSS data in this on-demand webinar: Best Practices on Interpreting Assessment Data