Minnesota Executive Function Scale (MEFS)

• MEFS Certification (link)

• Order licenses (link)

• Implementation guide (link)

Normalization and Adaptation Checks: These universal screens for children early in the year assess general ability to navigate and thrive in the Montessori environment, and can be used to support family communication and guide Child Study

• Normalization Check: For use in the 3-6 environment. (PDF)

• Adaptation Check: For use in the Elementary environment. (PDF)

Work Engagement Rubrics: These observation rubrics assess student engagement and purposeful activity.

• Elementary Work Engagement Rubric (PDF)

• Primary Work Engagement Rubric (PDF)

Alumni and Receiving Teacher Questionnaires: Contact ders-support@ders-app.org for access to these online surveys.

Teacher Appraisal Instrument: These teacher assessment tools align evaluation with developmental teaching practice. 

• Primary Teacher Appraisal Instrument (PDF)

• Elementary Teacher Appraisal Instrument (PDF)

• Assistant Appraisal Instrument (Word Doc)

Developmental Progress Report: These progress report templates highlight social, emotional, and executive function development as well as academic interests and skills.

• Primary Progress Report (PDF)

• Elementary Progress Report (PDF)