Collecting the Validity Evidence of the HMTSS Implementation Tool (HIT)
Examining the validity and reliability of the HMTSS instrument
The HIT project aims to assess psychometric properties and collect validity evidence of the HIT by focusing on the relationships and structures of the questions measuring the core components and tier-level implementation of HMTSS (Hawai‘i Multi-Tiered System of Support). The psychometric information and evidence found in this project will support HIDOE in implementing HMTSS with fidelity in all schools in Hawai‘i.
Publication
Lau, J., Tambio, C. & Im, S. (2023). ESSER Research Brief – HIDOE ESSER Priority Strategy: Healthy Habits, Healthy Schools.
Research Questions
1
To what extent are each of the four domains of the HIT reliable? Is each tier-level questionnaire reliable?
2
How are the core components structured? What are the critical practice items in the core components?
3
How is the tier-level implementation related to each other? What are the critical practice items in each tier?
4
How consistent would the tier-level support be across school levels and environments?
5
How could the HIT implementation influence the HMTSS practices in schools?
Partners
DOE Partners
Gordon Miyamoto
Educational Specialist - Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
Student Services Section
Carey Tambio
Educational Specialist - Healthy Habits Healthy Schools
Office of Student Support Services
COE Faculty Partner
HERN Fellow
Jessica Lau
Master’s Student
Educational Psychology