This webinar was released in 2022 and will be updated to overview new website features in August 2026. Through DistrictTools.org, Kansas district and school leadership teams can collect valuable data from instructional staff and from families. To request access, visit DistrictTools.org. This website is hosted by the KSDE Technical Assistance System Network (TASN) to support districts in collecting and analyzing data from a variety of stakeholders. This webinar will walk you through the features of the website and answer your questions.
In the webinar recording, you’ll hear an overview of the measures and how districts have used them to focus efforts. On the website, you can download technical reports that provide directions, validity and reliability data, and the survey items. Please contact TASNeval@ku.edu with questions about the website or the measures.
The Inclusive MTSS Implementation Scale (IMIS), developed in collaboration with Kansas MTSS and Alignment, evaluates a school’s tiered framework, including reading, math, and behavior/social-emotional learning. This scale is designed to be completed by instructional staff and administrators. A variety of building- and district-level reports can be automatically generated. District and school leadership teams review the data to document areas of strong implementation, determine the effectiveness of existing communication loops, and target areas for growth within their current systems. The survey requires approximately 10 minutes for completion.
The Family Engagement Survey–2 (FES–2), developed in collaboration with the Kansas Parent Information Resource Center (KPIRC) is based on the national PTA's standards for family–school partnerships, which are endorsed by the Kansas State Board of Education. Family members can take the survey online in 13 languages. Survey results are designed to support district and building leadership in identifying strengths and target areas for improvement. The website, DistrictTools.org, automatically generates school and district summary reports that can be provided back to families in any of the 13 languages.