ABOUT the Multi-disciplinary Team
Staff, parents, or community members (with proper consent from a legal parent/guardian) may request an MDT consultation and/or conference in order to:
- access technical support relating to screenings
- obtain possible referrals
- meet the needs of a child in the center
- meet family needs
- coordinate services with other agencies or providers in the community
Purpose
The MDT is an evidence-based service model designed to support parents and child and family services staff in developing effective planning for working with children and/or families in all elements of care.
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Process
The MDT process will help to evaluate the situation, answer questions, provide possible resources, and facilitate a plan of action that will most effectively address the identified needs of the child and family.
Teacher and/or Family Advocate Expectations
A teacher and/or family advocate should make arrangements for a substitute (as needed) through their supervisor in order to attend an MDT meeting for their client.
A teacher and/or family advocate participating in an MDT meeting should be prepared to discuss issues and concerns as well as the desired outcome of a strength-based plan for the child/family.
Questions?
Contact the resource team is you have questions regarding the multi-disciplinary team.
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