What is MASH?
What does MASH stand for?
Moving All to Success and Health
When implementing MASH, what essential practice must we engage in to make informed decisions to adjust our interventions when needed?
Taking data and progress monitoring
How often (minimally) must MASH report student and program data?
Quarterly
Who provides the highest level of program support and supervision for each team?
Regional ESD Administration
If you suspect child abuse or neglect, you are obligated to report. This is known as being a ____
Mandated Reporter
Who is eligible to receive MASH services?
Any school-aged child with significant social, emotional, and/or behavioral needs
During a team meeting, the teacher suggests sharing a student’s records with the doctor for additional support. What’s the first step?
Obtain an ROI
How long should an intake evaluation take?
10 school days
Which team member will routinely perform student and family needs assessments to coordinate care?
Social Worker
According to FERPA, who is permitted to access educational records?
School officials with legitimate educational interests
What is the primary goal of MASH?
To equip key stakeholders to create and implement a tailored educational and intervention plan for the student to help them reach their full potential
What is the most ethical way to discuss the student’s case while maintaining confidentiality?
Use the student’s initials and avoid specific identifying details
How many days do we have to conduct an FBA?
35 school days after receiving consent
Upon onset of services, what do MASH Case Managers need to ensure are signed?
Consents and Service contract
When a student is removed from their educational placement for more than 10 schools days, a manifestation determination meeting must be held within _____ days of the removal.
10
How long can a student remain in MASH?
As long as it takes to make socially significant progress based on an IEP team decision and progress monitoring (or any other IEP team decision)
The Social Worker discovers sensitive information about the student from their family. Who should the social worker inform?
The intervention team (if deemed appropriate for the situation) and anyone the family gives consent to inform
Who owns service documentation for MASH students?
The school district
Who determines what interventions will be appropriate for the student?
IEP Team (including MASH)
When may it be appropriate to use isolation, restraint, and/r a restraint device?
When a student’s behavior poses an imminent likelihood of serious harm
(WAC 392-172A-02110)
Name our MASH Core Values
Family and student-centered, collaboration, advocacy, inclusive practices, and trauma-informed care
You learn that the student’s family has been informed by the school about a minor behavioral incident. However, the teacher report presents the incident as more serious. How do you ethically handle this discrepancy?
Discuss the discrepancy with the school Case Manager and/or administrator, and support them in whatever they need moving forward
Who has access to documents and written communications within the MASH team?
Anyone through a Public Records Request
Who should take the lead in implementing behavioral interventions?
IEP Team
Who carries the Burden of Proof?
School District (SB 5883)