University of Nebraska Kearney

CSP 922 Scoring Sheet for MDT Facilitation 

Student Name___________________________________     Case:_____________

Use of MDT Outline:

1. Introductions: are role and function of team members explained in terms that parents and other professionals could understand. If not, does the facilitator clarify?

   Possible Points 10

   Points Given _______

2. Statement of purpose of MDT meeting: Is your explanation clear and concise and everyone around the table understands the purpose of the meeting?

   Possible Points 10

   Points Given _______

3. Statement of confidentiality: Explanation is assuring to parents and participants around the table that no information or comments will leave the MDT unless it will be beneficial to access other professionals for their input.

   Possible Points 10

   Points Given _______

4. Statement of partnerships: Include everyone as an integral part of the meeting. At some point set up parents and others for an invitation of participation (getting them “engaged” in the first five minutes).

   Possible Points 10

   Points Given _______

5. Specific Concerns: Introduce this portion of the MDT as a reason why we have “come together” today. List concerns but take care in not making them the “areas of need.” You have to use summative skills in creating the 4 or 5 points that will drive the MDT. Remembering always to include comments from ALL team members.

   Possible Points 10

   Points Given _______

6. Strengths: Include participation of parents from the “get go” as well as ALL team members, in all aspects of the child's ecological setting (to include educational, home, recreational, etc.).

   Possible Points 10

   Points Given _______

7. Areas of Growth: Same as above.

   Possible Points 10

   Points Given _______

8. Recommendations: Include one or two recommendations from the parents, as well as the classroom teacher(s). Do they enhance the strengths of the child as well as making it possible for the teacher to achieve the accommodation within the classrooms setting or building?

   Possible Points 10

   Points Given _______

9. Closing Comments: A sincere thanks to all members for coming and participating. Speak to verification and programming issues, etc.

   Possible Points 10

   Points Given _______

10. Additional observations during MDT: Active listening; eye contact; warmth; body posture; overall empathy; questioning is open-ended; clarifying is paraphrasing or verifying; reflective and able to summarize.

    Possible Points 10

    Points Given _______

    Total Points _______

    Competency Evaluation:  Problem Solving Consultation
    Points Possible:  100