Schoolwide Policy/Practices

Question 1

What are the 6 policies schools should have in place?

Answer 1

A. Coordinated and Effective Use of Multiple Streams of data
B. High standards, expectations, and rigorous curricula provided to all students
C. Coordinated services across a school district and within schools
D. Use research-backed effective mental health and learning supports found in MTSS
E. Ongoing and meaningful professional development for staff
F. An accountability system that offers alternatives when interventions are insufficient

Question 2

What are the 5 key elements of MTSS?

Answer 2

• Progress monitoring data collection
• Evidence-based learning interventions
• Supports practices that address learning barriers
• Prevention supports
• Direct school mental and behavioral health services

Question 3

What are the 4 key elements of a needs assessment?

Answer 3

-Details about common barriers to effectiveness
-Information about ineffective practices
-Information about effective practices
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