EDC's MTSS Audit is a rapid, data-driven solution to assist districts in identifying strengths, gaps, and opportunities for growth using a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework.
Through our MTSS Audit, EDC experts engage schools and districts in a three-month process of examining and analyzing the effectiveness of SEL-related programs, practices, and structures. At the end of the process, districts receive a full report with the EDC team’s findings and recommendations, including short- and long-term action steps to strengthen social and emotional learning and mental health supports.
The MTSS Audit examines existing and needed mental health supports at all three MTSS tiers and considers how to strengthen the district’s overall systems, including data systems, communication and coordination, and district-wide alignment.
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Overview of MTSS Audit
To gain an in-depth understanding of your district’s MTSS supports, systems, and processes, MTSS Audit includes two components—a rapid assessment and a data-informed action plan. The assessment includes:
- Focus groups with school representatives (teachers, mental health counselors, and other staff)
- Key informant interviews with district leaders (building and district-level administrators)
- Analysis of existing MTSS and other related district data
A version of this MTSS Audit that narrows the focus on SEL supports is also available. Examples of the SEL Audit is available below.
Included in Consultation
Along with key findings, an action plan is then developed and presented in a final SEL Audit Report based on the district’s strengths, gaps, and opportunities.
- Assessment
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- Systemwide strengths, gaps, needs, and opportunities
- Students’ and educators’ SEL and mental health needs
- Effectiveness and fit of existing SEL and mental health programs, practices, and policies
- Current capacity to put in place the above drivers of effectiveness
- Action Planning
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- Short-, mid-, and long-term action steps
- Clearly defined roles and responsibilities
- Specific milestones and benchmarks
- Outcomes of success
To learn more about EDC's MTSS Audit, download the Sample SEL Audit Report and review the SEL Audit Case Study linked below.