What's the Function of the DSFI?

The purpose of the District Systems Fidelity Inventory (DSFI) is to guide District Leadership Teams in the assessment, development, and execution of action plans that promote the capacity for sustainable, culturally and contextually relevant, and high-fidelity implementation of multi-tiered social, emotional, and behavioral systems of support and practices. The DSFI and process have been designed to serve as a guide for initial action planning, progress monitoring and annual evaluation of fidelity of implementation and impact. (Center on PBIS, January 2023. PBIS District Systems Fidelity Inventory (DSFI). University of Oregon. pbis.org)

Critical Reasons Why School Districts Use the DSFI

• Systematic Implementation: DSFI provides a structured and systematic approach to implementing PBIS/MTSS systems. It guides districts through the necessary steps, ensuring that each component is implemented effectively and cohesively.
• Quality Assurance: DSFI serves as a quality assurance tool, helping districts monitor the fidelity of their PBIS/MTSS implementation. By ensuring fidelity, districts can be confident that the interventions and supports provided to students are evidence-based and effective.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: DSFI emphasizes the importance of collecting and analyzing data to inform decision-making. Evidence-based decision-making is crucial for identifying areas of improvement, addressing challenges, and scaling successful interventions.
• Sustainability: Using an evidence-based roadmap like DSFI ensures sustainability by providing districts with a clear, evidence-based framework that can be continuously refined and adapted to meet the evolving needs of students and staff.

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