SAM Webinar - School Based Behavioral Health and MT Early Intervention System (EIS)

The University of Montana Center for Children, Families, and Workforce Development will demonstrate the Early Intervention System (EIS). SAM staff will also review the results of the School-Based Behavioral Health survey from the fall of 2024 and how the results have informed stakeholders over the past year.

The Early Identification System (EIS) is a universal screening and data-driven decision-making tool that leverages K–12 student and teacher input to identify early signs of behavioral and social-emotional risk factors. UM Center coaches' partner with schools in interpreting data and selecting and implementing targeted, evidence-based interventions. The Intervention Hub complements this system by offering a curated library of no or low-cost, research-backed strategies tailored to the unique needs of rural schools. The Intervention Hub and EIS data is formatted in the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework, organizing interventions across three tiers. Tier 1 is universal, benefiting all students. Tier 2, selective, offers interventions for targeted groups, and Tier 3, indicated, is aimed at providing individualized support for students who have a high level of risk. Follow this link to find out more:  MT EIS: Early Identification System