Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)
A PK-12 guide for members of the MTSS team to use as they build Behavioral Intervention Plans for students in need of Tier 2 and Tier 3 support. This assessment looks at the strengths and needs of the individual student.
Hearing Screener
A screening by the Speech and Language Pathologist is performed for students in Grades K,1,4,7 and 10, and students new to the district. Students that fail their hearing screening are rescreened in 2-3 weeks. If they fail a second time, they are referred to their physician for further testing. If you suspect a hearing issue, please contact your child’s school. This screening provides us with very important information as academic, social, or behavioral needs can be attributed to hearing difficulties. Your school maintains records of the hearing status of students in Skyward and reports hearing screening results to the state at the end of each year.
Panorama Education Surveys
A screening with a digital platform for students in grades K-12 designed to capture student voice and allow students to express their perspectives about teaching and learning, culture and climate, and their classroom experiences. The Student Supports and Environments portion of the survey allows students to offer feedback specifically about school safety, their sense of belonging, teacher-student relationships, cultural awareness, and diversity and inclusion. This is one of many data points our school counselors use to identify students for additional Tier 2 support.
Reading Levels
A reading accuracy, fluency, and comprehension screening by the classroom teacher in grades K-6 to determine reading level feedback on quarterly report cards, to support small group guided reading instruction, and to support potential needs for further remediation. Teachers use the Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System. Your students reading progress will be reported in levels A-Z. Reading levels that are below grade level expectation will be considered for remediation.
| Grade |
End of Quarter |
Fountas and Pinnell Reading Level |
| K |
1 |
A |
| K |
2 |
B |
| K |
3 |
C |
| K |
4 |
D/E |
| 1 |
1 |
D/E |
| 1 |
2 |
F/G |
| 1 |
3 |
H/I |
| 1 |
4 |
J/K |
| 2 |
1 |
J/K |
| 2 |
2 |
L |
| 2 |
3 |
M |
| 2 |
4 |
N |
| 3 |
1 |
N |
| 3 |
2 |
O |
| 3 |
3 |
P |
| 3 |
4 |
Q |
| 4 |
1 |
Q |
| 4 |
2 |
R |
| 4 |
3 |
S |
| 4 |
4 |
T |
| 5 |
1 |
T |
| 5 |
2 |
U |
| 5 |
3 |
V |
| 5 |
4 |
W |
| 6 |
1 |
W |
| 6 |
2 |
X |
| 6 |
3 |
Y |
| 6 |
4 |
Z |
| 7-8 |
|
Z |
Securly
In a 1:1 digital learning environment we use our devices to research, read electronic periodicals, construct presentations, practice with mathematical concepts, etc. We do not encourage passive or consumptive use of the device. Screening for appropriate device use is an important part of the school and home environment. When a K-12 student device is on the HSE network they are provided with certain protections. Families who rent a device from HSE can enroll in Securly Home. A Smart Phone App service that allows parents to view online activity which includes searches, sites visited, and videos watched. Families can schedule when Internet access turns off and allow or block specific sites. Interested families can contact their school’s Technology Specialist to be enrolled.
Speech and Language Screening
Speech screenings are completed for K-2 students. Parents will be notified via phone and letter if the child would benefit from speech therapy services in the school setting. If parents are not contacted, they can assume their child passed his/her speech screenings for their developmental age level (see chart below for district wide norms).
| Grade |
Age |
Appropriate Articulation Expected |
| Preschool |
3-3.5 years old |
M/N, P/B, H, W, D, Vowels |
| Preschool |
4 years old |
M/N, P/B, T/D, H, W, Vowels |
| Preschool |
4.5-5 years old |
M/N, P/B, T/D, K/G, F, Y, Lateralization |
| Kindergarten |
5-6 years old |
K/G, F/V, L, SH/CH, Lateralization |
| 1st Grade |
6-7 years old |
L, SH/CH, TH, Lateralization |
| 2nd Grade |
7-8 years old |
Fronted S/Z, R, Blends, Lateralization |
| 3rd-4th Grade |
8+ years old |
Should appropriately articulate all sounds |
Sleep Screening and Recommendations
Health education efforts are large part of MTSS. One of the most correctable contributors to PK-12 student success is talking with families about sleep expectations that contribute to attention, focus, academic progress, and emotional regulation, and behaviors. If a student transitions to Tier 2 your school will talk to you more about how sleep is monitored and possible support plans.
American Academy of Pediatrics 2014
Ages 3 - 5 years: 10-13 hours (including naps)
Ages 6 - 12 years: 9-12 hours
Ages 13 – 18 years: 8-10 hours
America Academy of Sleep Medicine and American Academy of Pediatrics 2016
Vision Screening
HSE Schools provides vision screening each year to monitor students for any vision problems that could affect academic growth and success. Vision screening is provided to students in grades 1, 3, 5, and 8. First grade students also get an extensive screening performed by a licensed ophthalmologist or optometrist. Please look for the vision screening dates to be communicated in your school newsletter.
Once the screening is complete, a letter will be sent home only to those students who failed the exam along with recommendations parents can use to follow up on their vision care. If a student, parent, or teacher notice a problem with the student's vision, the nurse can screen the student at any time during the school year. General vision screening includes the use of a Snellen chart, Sloan letters, HOTV or LEA symbol optotypes to determine a student's ability to see at various distances. First grade vision screen also involves a general screen and a MCT (Modified Clinical Technique), which includes: a refractive error test to determine the focusing power of the eye, an ocular health test to determine any external or internal abnormalities of the eye and a binocular coordination test to determine if the eyes are working together properly. Your school maintains records of the hearing status of students in Skyward and reports hearing screening results to the state at the end of each year. If you’re unable to follow up with your physician, please let us know. We may be able to help.