Administering the DESSA Mini

How do I complete the DESSA mini in Branching Minds?

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This resource provides you with steps to complete the DESSA mini in the Branching Minds platform. The first section includes text-based instructions with images from the platform, and the second section includes this information in a tutorial video format.

Written Instructions to Complete the DESSA Mini

Step 1: From the Students page select students you would like to complete a DESSA mini screener for. If needed, use the filters at the top to narrow down the list of students.

Step 2: Go to the Actions Menu and select Administer DESSA Assessment

Step 3: Select the Assessment Window from the drop down menu.

Step 4: Under Assessment, select DESSA Mini/Screener.

Step 5: Select the Start button next to each student's name to begin their DESSA-mini screener assessment. Remember that this is a teacher-facing assessment and students do not have any interaction with the platform or need to be present for the assessment. Teachers can also search for students and add them to the list using the search box.

Step 6: Answer all of the screener questions for one student at a time. The progress bar on the top right corner of the screen will indicate how many questions have been answered. Once you are finished, select Submit at the bottom of the page.

Step 7: Once you submit an assessment for a student, you will be taken back to your list of students. Continue working through the list. After each one is completed, the Completed On date will appear as well as who the screener was Completed By.

Video Instructions to Complete the DESSA Mini

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