Making MTSS Work to Improve Attendance and Student Success
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When we took away the clerical piece of attendance interventions, principals became more connected to students and families. They started to recognize the real-life barriers to attendance. Now, they’re connected to people and not paper.Dr. Margie Boulware
Executive Director of Special Programs, Corsicana ISDHaving a student’s data and family communication on a single screen means that we’re seeing issues sooner, and then can address those issues immediately.Elizabeth Lalor
Elizabeth Lalor, Deputy Superintendent for Educational Support & School AdministrationSchoolStatus is a powerhouse data and communication tool.Chad Shealy
Superintendent, Vicksburg Warren School DistrictSchoolStatus is a powerhouse data and communication tool.Chad Shealy
Superintendent, Vicksburg Warren School DistrictSchoolStatus is a powerhouse data and communication tool.Chad Shealy
Superintendent, Vicksburg Warren School DistrictWe’ve saved hundreds of hours of staff time, and I’m sure many more for our parent community. By digitizing and automating everything through [SchoolStatus Forms & Flows], there’s no more populating information from the DOE into forms by hand.Renny Fong
Principal at PS 130 Hernando De Soto (Manhattan)[SchoolStatus Boost: Inspire] has played a huge role in our continuous learning and coaching process, which has led to the observed professional growth of our teachers.Josh Snyder
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SchoolStatus has provided us a tool to make communication easier, more transparent, and quantifiable.Dr. Ron Brown
Former Superintendent, Lumpkin County SchoolsWe’ve seen an over 50% decrease in chronic absenteeism, which is the statewide goal. We’re already there, in just one year of work.Jessica Hull
Executive Director of Communication and Community Engagement, Roseville City School DistrictThe help [SchoolStatus] gave us was amazing; I’ve never before received help like that from any company. Honestly, we feel like we want to stay with [SchoolStatus] forever.Dina Testa
Assistant Principal, Intermediate School 7 at NYCDOEEveryone wins when you stay in the loop, and SchoolStatus Connect really helped me make that happen while also saving me time.Ellen Zissis
First Grade Teacher, Chartiers Valley Primary SchoolOur families now feel that they’re not alone. They know we want to talk with them. That’s why we’re using SchoolStatus Connect.Maureen Brown
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It's exciting to contribute to something that supports both educators and students in such a direct, measurable way.Casey Bevins
Senior Visual DesignerI like the ease with which I can contact families using my own personal phone without giving out my personal number. I also like that the student's contacts are readily available. This platform works well for families to contact us, too. We can truly partner in the student's education and work towards a goal that works for all.Abigail S.
TeacherWe’ve seen an over 50% decrease in chronic absenteeism, which is the statewide goal. We’re already there, in just one year of work.Jessica Hull
Executive Director of Communication and Community Engagement, Roseville City School District
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MTSS Data
Make MTSS More
Actionable
Actionable
Educators want to help their students grow and succeed, but too often they lack the necessary insight into what’s standing in the way. They need a centralized source to see all student data in one place. This clarity enables districts to support the families at the right time in the most impactful ways.
Increase MTSS Effectiveness Without Increased Complexity
Approach Student Attendance Positively
To be their best, students need to be present. SchoolStatus helps you better understand what is stopping kids from being present in the classroom. By predicting chronic absenteeism, you can proactively intervene in ways that will resonate with each family.
Customize Messaging Across Tiers
Clear communication is a critical aspect of any MTSS framework. With SchoolStatus, you can effectively support universal, targeted, and intensive support. Personalize communication to help every family feel valued and informed. With clear visibility into attendance trends across the district, you can identify patterns early to intervene before they become chronic.
Drive Decisions Based on Actionable Data
Every absence tells a story. But the whole picture isn’t complete until you have connected and actionable data. SchoolStatus solutions make it easier to identify which students need help and what’s causing disengagement. Then you can address barriers through positive, proactive, and personalized support.
Power Support with Consistency
MTSS success requires a consistent approach to data, intervention, and engagement. By centralizing and automating much of the process, school staff will have more time to deliver individualized plans for success and create conversations around those most meaningful topics.
Enhance Your MTSS Approach
Let us show you how holistic, integrated data and proactive engagement can strengthen support across every tier for a more impactful student experience.
FAQs
How does SchoolStatus support MTSS?
SchoolStatus works with K-12 districts to connect key data points across attendance, behavior, academics, assessments, and communication, deliver the data in a clear, centralized view, and then act early and consistently on that data to meet students’ needs.
SchoolStatus powers MTSS across levels of intervention:
Universal Support (Tier 1)
- Monitor attendance and engagement patterns for all students to understand overall trends
- Share school-wide updates and reminders that help build a positive school culture
- Identify days or times when attendance dips so teams can adjust Tier 1 supports, such as incentives or timely reminders
- Keep families informed through newsletters and mass notifications that build understanding and consistency
Targeted Support (Tier 2)
- Spot early warning signs, such as repeated absences or changes in engagement, that signal a need for additional support
- Send focused attendance interventions that prompt followup and help staff reach students who need more attention
- Track communication and follow-up actions so teachers, counselors, and attendance teams stay aligned on next steps
- Use real-time attendance patterns to guide short-term, targeted plans for students needing additional support
Intensive Support (Tier 3)
- Highlight students with patterns of persistent absenteeism to help determine when intensive interventions are needed
- Give authorized staff mobile access to important student information during check-ins or home visits
- Document interventions and communication attempts so teams can see what actions they have taken and evaluate their effectiveness
- Help district leaders understand where to focus staff time and resources based on students and schools with the highest level of need
How does SchoolStatus help with tiered communication?
SchoolStatus helps schools and districts engage families in the channels they prefer (email, SMS, phone, app, and printed mailing) and in their home language. These communications range from targeted messages around a student’s attendance, academics, and emotional support to districtwide notifications and school-level updates.
Can SchoolStatus help with MTSS onboarding and training?
Yes. SchoolStatus provides full-service implementation and ongoing support. You’ll work with a Customer Success Manager who will help your team get started, answer questions, and make sure the tools fit your district’s MTSS goals.
How does SchoolStatus support MTSS meetings and collaboration?
SchoolStatus makes it easier for MTSS teams to walk into meetings with the same information. Staff can reference the same attendance and engagement trends, see communication history, and review followups in one place, reducing the back-and-forth that slows decisions.
This shared view helps teams stay aligned on next steps and focus their time on what students need.
How does SchoolStatus improve outcomes beyond just data and reporting?
Data integration is just the beginning. The real power is in the ability to turn student data into actionable insights that improve outcomes. Intervention and engagement on top of the data is what drives student and district success.
Can teams review student trends and patterns over time?
Yes. SchoolStatus gives districts clear views of attendance, engagement, and communication patterns so teams can see when needs change and adjust support accordingly. For example, real-time attendance visibility helps leaders monitor trends across school sites and allocate resources more strategically.
