Measuring Implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS): Development and Validation of the Integrated MTSS Fidelity Rubric (IMFR)
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| Title: | Measuring Implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS): Development and Validation of the Integrated MTSS Fidelity Rubric (IMFR) |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Allison Gruner Gandhi (ORCID |
| Source: | Assessment for Effective Intervention. 2026 51(2):96-112. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications and Hammill Institute on Disabilities. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 17 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | Institute of Education Sciences (ED) |
| Contract Number: | R324N190007 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Elementary Education |
| Descriptors: | Multi Tiered Systems of Support, Scoring Rubrics, Elementary School Students, Test Construction, Test Validity, Measures (Individuals), Psychometrics, Content Validity, Generalizability Theory, Test Reliability, Usability, Program Implementation, Progress Monitoring, Intervention, Benchmarking |
| DOI: | 10.1177/15345084251407952 |
| ISSN: | 1534-5084 1938-7458 |
| Abstract: | The Integrated MTSS Fidelity Rubric (IMFR) is a 14-item measure of elementary school implementation of integrated multi-tiered systems of support (I-MTSS). With I-MTSS, schools strategically use assessment to guide intervention that addresses the integrated nature of students' academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs. The goal for this study was to develop and validate the IMFR as a measurement tool that is useful and relevant for school practitioners and researchers who deliver and study intervention for students in elementary schools. The IMFR was validated through 3 years of iterative administration, psychometric testing, and refinement, using a nationwide U.S. sample that ranged from 65 to 87 elementary schools across 13-20 districts in a given administration year. Analyses examined content validity, substantive validity, structural validity, and generalizability. In addition, the study examined usability through focus groups with participating school teams. Overall, we conclude that the IMFR is a reliable and valid measure of I-MTSS implementation and is useful to school and district practitioners. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| IES Funded: | Yes |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1496429 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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