Implementation

Aperture System (DESSA)

• K-8 Implementation Guide: DESSA 2
• DESSA 2 Transition Guides for Program Administrators and School Leaders
• Communicating DESSA Data to Key Stakeholders
• K-8 DESSA (First Edition) Implementation Guide
• DESSA Second Step Implementation Guide

Student Portal (SSR)

• Aperture Middle School DESSA Implementation Guide
• Aperture High School DESSA Implementation Guide

Implementation

• Building Initial Awareness for DESSA with School Teams
• DESSA Data Deep Dive
• Using DESSA Data Within the MTSS Framework Facilitator Guide
• Celebrating Success Guide for Site Leaders
• Sample Email Templates for Program Administrators to Communicate to Staff (Timeline/Overall Goals)
• Planning Your Implementation Brainstorming Guide for Program Admins

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Information for Parents/Guardians

• Parent Consent Resources
• DESSA Forms for Parents
• Information for Parents and Guardians

Crosswalks and Alignments

• Second Step and DESSA 2 Crosswalks
• Panorama Student Survey and DESSA Alignment
• Ruler Program and DESSA Alignment
• DESSA Competency Alignment to States' Standards
• Harmony SEL and DESSA Alignment