Understanding and Resolving 'Missing Plans' Alerts in Branching Minds
The 'Missing Plans' feature in Branching Minds is designed to help educators identify students who require additional support but do not have an active intervention plan in place. This article explains why students are flagged as 'missing plans,' how to resolve these alerts, and common scenarios that may affect the status of student plans.
Overview of 'Missing Plans' Alerts
Students are flagged as 'missing plans' when they are identified as needing Tier 2 or Tier 3 support but do not have an active intervention plan associated with them. This alert ensures that students requiring additional support are not overlooked.
Criteria for 'Missing Plans'
Tier 2 or Tier 3 Students: Only students in Tier 2 or Tier 3 are flagged as 'missing plans.'
Subject-Specific Requirements: The alert is subject-specific. For example, a student flagged for math must have an intervention plan for math; having a plan in another subject, such as reading, will not clear the alert.
Active Interventions: An active intervention plan is required to clear the alert. Goals and progress monitors alone are not sufficient.
Steps to Resolve 'Missing Plans' Alerts
To clear a 'missing plans' alert, follow these steps:
Add an Active Intervention Plan: Ensure that an intervention plan is created and activated for the student in the flagged subject area.
Check for System Updates: If the alert persists after adding a plan, note that some dashboards, such as the Leadership Dashboard, may take up to 48 hours to update. For real-time status, use the Students page and filter for 'Missing a Plan.'
Use Reporting Tools: Utilize the Custom Report Builder with the goals dataset to identify students with overdue to-dos or missing data.
Common Scenarios
End-of-Year Transitions
At the end of the school year, many intervention plans may end, resulting in a high number of 'missing plans' alerts. These alerts will roll over to the new teachers for the next school year.
Leadership Dashboard Delays
The Leadership Dashboard may temporarily show students as 'missing plans' even if a plan exists. Use the Students page for immediate updates.
Goals and Progress Monitors
Students with only goals and progress monitors will still appear as 'missing plans' until an active intervention is added.
FAQs
Why are students flagged as 'missing plans' before the school year begins?
Before the school year starts, Tier 2 and Tier 3 students are flagged as 'missing plans' if no active intervention plans have been created for them.
Why do some students still show as 'missing plans' after assigning them a plan?
Students will continue to show as 'missing plans' unless an active intervention is included in their plan. A goal and progress monitor alone are not sufficient.
How can I clear overdue to-dos?
Overdue to-dos must be completed from the to-do page. Adding an intervention will clear the 'missing plans' alert for students flagged as needing Tier 2 or Tier 3 support. By understanding the criteria and steps to resolve 'missing plans' alerts, educators can ensure that all students receive the support they need.