Universal Screener
Platform
Early Intervention Made Simple
Empower your team with efficient tools that streamline the screening process and focus attention where it matters most, supporting students.
WHY IT MATTERS
Early Insight for Effective Instruction and Care
Universal screening helps districts identify student needs early, enabling timely, targeted support and data-driven, equitable instruction.
Early Identification
Helps districts spot emerging academic, behavioral, or mental health needs before they escalate.
Consistent & Equitable Identification
Standardized screening ensures all students are assessed uniformly, reducing subjectivity and giving every student an equal opportunity to be identified for support.
Resource Alignment
Gives districts clearer insight into needs across schools, helping them allocate staff and supports more effectively.
Compliance & Reporting
Supports districts in meeting state and federal expectations for early detection and student well-being data.
WHAT WE HAVE
Universal Screener
Secure login capabilities (HIPAA, FERPA, and 42 CFR Part 2 compliant)
Seamless integration (SIS/LMS)
User-friendly dashboards for streamlined navigation
Comprehensive reporting tools for providers and team members
Automated electronic consent management
Screenings available in English and Spanish
35+ pre-configured universal screening tools with automated scoring
Advanced analytics with run charts for data visualization
Key Differentiators
Early Intervention: find every signal
Pre-built SIS Integrations
Effortlessly pull student data with seamless SIS integration with over 90% of available SIS systems including: PowerSchool, Infinite Campus, Aeries, and Skyward.
Electronic Consent Management
Eliminate paperwork with built-in electronic consent forms featuring e-signature capabilities for convenient opt-in/opt-out by parents or guardians.
Choose from 35+ Built-In Screeners
Choose from (PHQ-9, GAD-7, PSC, CRAFFT, CTS, etc.) or add your own proprietary screener. Available in English and Spanish.
Automated Scoring
Instantly scores and assigns severity ratings to completed screeners, making it easy to prioritize support. Standardize results across multiple screeners for consistency and efficiency.
Analytics & Runcharts
Gain data-driven insights with powerful analytics. Measure progress over time, stay ahead, and ensure continuous student well-being improvement. Analytics and measurements can be used as part of IEP or 504.
Affordable & Quick Implementation
Get going in days, not months. Set up a screener in 5 minutes and let the system do the rest.
HOW We Do it
The End-to-End Workflow
From the moment you decide to screen to when a student receives care, MIYO Connect automates the logistics, ensuring no student falls through the cracks.
Roster Sync & Population Targeting
We start by syncing with your SIS (PowerSchool, Skyward, Infinite Campus) to pull current student rosters. District admins can then segment target populations by grade level, school, or specific risk groups for targeted screening campaigns.
Automated Consent Campaigns
Launch automated consent campaigns via email or text message. Parents receive a secure link to sign Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment-compliant electronic consent forms on their mobile devices. Dashboards track consent rates in real time, allowing for targeted follow-up with non-responsive families.
Secure Digital Screening
On screening day, students log into a secure, proctored environment using their student ID. They complete age-appropriate, evidence-based screeners (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7) in English or Spanish. The interface is designed to be non-intrusive and student-friendly.
Instant Scoring & Triage
As soon as a student hits "Submit," the system scores the assessment. High-risk responses (such as self-harm ideation) trigger immediate alerts to on-site safety teams.
Students are automatically categorized into MTSS Tier 1 (General), Tier 2 (Targeted), or Tier 3 (Intensive).
Seamless Handoff to Care
The workflow doesn’t end at identification.
With one click, high-risk students can be referred to the MIYO Care360 platform for case management, or routed to external community partners, ensuring the “Path to Care” begins immediately.
Universal Mental Health Screening · K-12 Districts
Meet your State's Mental Health Screening Mandate with Confidence.
Directors of Student Services, Mental Health Coordinators, and MTSS leads use the MIYO Universal Screener to roll out compliant district-wide screening in days, with 35+ evidence-based instruments, automated PPRA-compliant consent, instant MTSS tiering, and built-in crisis response protocols
35+ evidence-based screening tools |
5-minute screener setup |
English & Spanish by default |
HIPAA · FERPA · 42 CFR Part 2 · PPRA compliant
Why Districts Are Acting Now
State Mental Health Screening Mandates are Arriving Fast.
Universal mental health screening is no longer a "best practice" it's increasingly a legal requirement. States are passing screening mandates with implementation deadlines, and federal funding through SAMHSA, BSCA, and Title IV is now tied to evidence of universal screening programs. Districts that wait are facing both compliance gaps and missed funding.
Examples of State Mandates and Frameworks
Districts are Responding to:
The list below is not exhaustive. State legislation is evolving rapidly, confirm your specific state's requirements with your legal team and state Department of Education.
Illinois
SB1560
Annual mental health screening mandate for Illinois students in grades 3–12
Federal
BSCA / SAMHSA
Bipartisan Safer Communities Act funding tied to mental health screening implementation
Multiple States
MTSS Mandates
Multi-Tiered System of Support frameworks requiring universal screening as Tier 1
Federal
CMHS Block Grants
SAMHSA Mental Health Block Grants supporting state-level screening programs
Why It Matters
Early Insight for Effective
Instruction and Care.
Universal screening is the foundation of every meaningful Multi-Tiered System of Support program. Done well, it identifies students who need help before behavior, attendance, or grades signal that something is wrong, and creates the data foundation for everything that follows.
Early Identification
Spot emerging academic, behavioral, and mental health needs before they escalate into crisis, attendance issues, or disciplinary referrals.
Equity & Consistency
Standardized screening of every student reduces subjectivity in identification, closing the gap where some students get noticed and others don't, regardless of background or behavior.
Resource Alignment
Population-level data tells district leadership where to deploy counselors, social workers, and clinical support, instead of guessing or reacting after a crisis.
Compliance & Reporting
Built-in documentation supports state mental health screening mandates, federal funding requirements, and parent reporting, turning compliance into a workflow byproduct rather than an extra task.
35+ Evidence-Based Screeners
The Right Tool for Every Student Need,
All in one Platform.
Different student needs require different screening instruments. The MIYO Universal Screener includes the most widely-used, evidence-based tools across mental health, substance use, trauma, behavioral, and social-emotional domains, plus the ability to add your own proprietary or district-specific screeners. Available in English and Spanish by default, with administration in 5–15 minutes per student.
Mental Health
Depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and psychiatric symptom screening across age groups.
PHQ-9
PHQ-A
GAD-7
PSC-17
PSC-35
SCARED
CDI
Substance Use
Validated SUD screening tools designed for adolescent populations and school-based contexts.
CRAFFT
NIDA Quick Screen
S2BI
BSTAD
CAGE-AID
Suicide & Self-Harm Risk
Targeted risk assessment instruments with built-in crisis response protocols when scores indicate imminent risk.
ASQ
C-SSRS
SBQ-R
Trauma & ACEs
Adverse Childhood Experiences and trauma exposure screening with trauma-informed administration guidance.
CTS
ACE-Q
UCLA PTSD-RI
CRIES
Behavioral & Social-Emotional
SEL screeners and behavioral instruments aligned to MTSS Tier 1 universal screening requirements.
SDQ
BIMAS-2
SAEBRS
DESSA
SSRS
Custom & District-Specific
Add your own proprietary screener, or import a state-mandated tool. Configurable scoring rules, branching logic, and reporting.
Custom screener builder
State-specific tools
Crisis Response Protocol
What Happens When a Student Screens
Positive for Crisis Risk.
Universal screening only works if the district has a tested protocol for what comes next. The most common reason districts hesitate to screen is fear of identifying a student in crisis without a plan. The MIYO Universal Screener has the protocol built in, automated, immediate, and aligned with best-practice crisis response.
Automated Crisis Workflow When Risk Triggers Fire
Specific responses on validated instruments, for example, suicidal ideation items on the PHQ-9 or ASQ, trigger an immediate, configurable crisis response cascade so the right people know within minutes, not hours or days.
1
Instant Alert
Real-time notification to designated district crisis team, counselor, social worker, school psych, or principal, within seconds of submission.
2
In-Person Check-In
Trained staff conduct a face-to-face safety check with the student before they leave the building, following the district's safety planning protocol.
3
Family Notification
Parent or guardian notified per district policy and state requirements, with appropriate context and resources for next steps.
4
Care Pathway
Direct referral into MIYO Connect for case management, MIYO Care for treatment, or to external community providers based on district workflow.
How It Works
The end-to-end Workflow,
from Roster to Care Pathway.
From the moment you decide to screen to the moment a student begins receiving care, the MIYO Universal Screener automates the logistics. No paper consent forms shuffled in folders, no spreadsheets tracking results, no manual triage decisions late on a Friday afternoon.
SIS Sync
STEP 1
Roster Sync
PowerSchool · Skyward · Infinite Campus
PPRA Compliant
STEP 2
Consent
E-signature · text + email
EN / ES
STEP 3
Screening
35+ instruments
MTSS Tiered
STEP 4
Triage
Tier 1 / 2 / 3 + crisis alerts
Care Pathway
STEP 5
Handoff
MIYO Connect / Care / external
1
Roster Sync & Population Targeting
Sync with PowerSchool, Skyward, Infinite Campus or Aeries to pull current rosters. District admins segment populations by grade, school, or risk group for targeted campaigns.
2
Automated Consent Campaigns
Launch PPRA-compliant consent via email or SMS. Parents e-sign on their phones in seconds. Real-time consent dashboards drive targeted follow-up to non-responders.
3
Secure Digital Screening
Students log in with their student ID in a proctored environment. Age-appropriate, evidence-based screeners delivered in English or Spanish through a non-intrusive, student-friendly interface.
4
Instant Scoring & Triage
Immediate scoring on submit. High-risk responses trigger instant crisis alerts to safety teams. Students automatically categorized into MTSS Tier 1, 2, or 3.
5
Seamless Handoff to Care
One-click referral to MIYO Connect for case management, MIYO Care for treatment, or to external community partners. The "Path to Care" begins immediately.
Platform Features
What Makes the
MIYO Universal Screener Different
Many districts have tried screening with paper, with spreadsheets, or with standalone tools. The most common pain points: consent management is a nightmare, results sit in disconnected systems, and there's no clear path from "we have results" to "the student is getting help." MIYO solves all three.
Pre-Built SIS Integrations
Pull student data with seamless integration with 90%+ of available SIS systems including PowerSchool, Infinite Campus, Aeries, and Skyward.
Electronic Consent Management
Eliminate paper. PPRA-compliant electronic consent forms with e-signature for opt-in/opt-out by parents or guardians via SMS or email.
Choose from 35+ Screeners
PHQ-9, GAD-7, PSC, CRAFFT, ASQ, SDQ, and more — plus the ability to add proprietary or state-specific screeners. All available in English and Spanish.
Automated Scoring
Instant scoring and severity ratings on submit. Standardized results across multiple screeners. MTSS Tier 1, 2, 3 categorization happens automatically.
Analytics & Run Charts
Population-level dashboards and longitudinal run charts. Measure progress over time. Analytics suitable for IEP, 504, and state reporting.
5-Minute Setup
Get started in days, not months. Configure a screener in five minutes; the system handles delivery, scoring, and reporting from there.t
Compliance & Privacy
Built for the Regulatory Reality of
Student Data.
Universal mental health screening sits at the intersection of educational privacy law (FERPA, PPRA), health privacy law (HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2), and increasingly state-specific student data privacy statutes. The MIYO Universal Screener is built for all of it.
Privacy Frameworks
HIPAA · FERPA · PPRA · 42 CFR Part 2
Universal screening involves student educational records, mental health information, and (when SUD screening is included) federally protected substance use disorder records. The MIYO platform handles all four frameworks.
FERPA: student educational record protections
HIPAA: mental health record privacy
PPRA: Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment for parental consent
42 CFR Part 2: heightened privacy for SUD screening (CRAFFT, etc.)
Data & Security
Enterprise-grade student data security
Beyond regulatory frameworks, districts increasingly require formal security and data privacy commitments before signing. MIYO is built to meet those requirements out of the box.
SOC 2 controls and annual review
Encryption at rest and in transit
Role-based access control with full audit logging
Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC) state DPA support
Data residency and retention policies aligned to state law
How MIYO Compares
Three Ways Districts Run Universal Screening Today.
One Built for the Mandate Era.
Most districts have tried at least one of the approaches below, and most have hit the same limitations. The comparison is what Directors of Student Services tell us when they describe what they had before partnering with MIYO Health.
| Paper / Spreadsheets | Standalone Screening Tool | MIYO Universal Screener Recommended | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to Launch | Weeks of prep per cycle | Months of setup | Days — first screen live in under a week |
| Consent Management | Paper forms in folders | Some e-consent; often clunky | PPRA-compliant SMS + email; e-signature |
| Screener Library | Whatever staff print | 3–10 instruments typical | 35+ instruments + custom |
| Scoring | × Manual; error-prone | Some automation | ✓ Instant, validated, MTSS-tiered |
| Crisis Response | × Reactive; depends on staff | × Often missing entirely | ✓ Real-time alerts to crisis team |
| Care Handoff | Manual referrals; gaps | External, disconnected | ✓ One-click into MIYO Connect / Care |
| Analytics | Spreadsheets and best efforts | Basic dashboards | Run charts, longitudinal trends, IEP/504 ready |
| SIS Integration | × Manual roster maintenance | Limited integrations | ✓ 90%+ SIS coverage |
Funding Sources
How Districts Pay for
Universal Screening.
Mental health screening implementation is increasingly funded through dedicated federal and state sources — meaning many districts can deploy MIYO Universal Screener without pulling from their general operating fund. The most common funding sources are listed below.
SAMHSA Mental Health Block Grant
Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA)
SAMHSA Project AWARE
Title IV-A (Student Support & Academic Enrichment)
21st Century Community Learning Centers
State MTSS implementation funding
State mental health screening grants
Medicaid (where eligible)
District general fund
Opioid settlement (for SUD screening)
During discovery, the MIYO team works with district finance and grants offices to identify the right funding source for your specific implementation.
The Bigger Picture
Universal Screener is the Front Door to the
MIYO Pathways Suite.
Universal screening only delivers value when the data flows into action. That's why the MIYO Universal Screener is built as the front-end of the MIYO Pathways suite, so identification flows directly into evaluation, treatment, and outcome tracking through one unified platform.
MIYO Pathfinder
Readiness & PD
District readiness assessment, mental health policy templates, and professional development for staff implementing screening programs.
MIYO Connect
Readiness & PD
Receives high-risk students from the Universal Screener for case management, evaluation, and routing to appropriate care, internal or external.
MIYO Care
Assess · Plan · Monitor
Treatment delivery platform for students entering Tier 2 and Tier 3 care, with documentation, treatment planning, and progress monitoring.
MIYO Insights
Unified Data Hub
District-wide and population-level analytics across screening, referrals, treatment, and outcome, for board reporting, state submissions, and grant accountability.
Frequently Asked
Questions Districts ask Before Launching
Universal Screening.
The questions below come from real procurement, parent advisory, and board discussions. If your specific question isn't here, schedule a consultation and we'll walk through your district's situation directly.
Yes. Universal mental health screening is governed by the federal Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA), which requires written parental consent before students are administered surveys revealing certain protected information — including mental health and substance use. Many states have additional consent requirements layered on top.
The MIYO Universal Screener handles consent end-to-end with PPRA-compliant electronic consent forms delivered via email or SMS, e-signature capture, and real-time tracking of which students have consent on file. Districts can configure for opt-in or opt-out depending on state law.
The MIYO Universal Screener handles consent end-to-end with PPRA-compliant electronic consent forms delivered via email or SMS, e-signature capture, and real-time tracking of which students have consent on file. Districts can configure for opt-in or opt-out depending on state law.
It depends on what you're screening for, the age of the population, the time available per student, and whether your state mandates a specific instrument. Common starting points: PHQ-9 or PSC-17 for general mental health, GAD-7 for anxiety, ASQ for suicide risk, CRAFFT for substance use, and SDQ for behavioral/social-emotional screening.
The MIYO team helps districts select the right screener mix during onboarding — including alignment with state mandates, MTSS framework, and existing assessment workflows.
The MIYO team helps districts select the right screener mix during onboarding — including alignment with state mandates, MTSS framework, and existing assessment workflows.
The crisis response protocol fires automatically. Within seconds of submission, designated crisis team members (counselor, social worker, school psych, principal) receive a real-time alert. The student is intercepted before leaving the building for an in-person safety check following the district's safety planning protocol. Family is notified per district policy. The student is then referred into MIYO Connect for case management, MIYO Care for treatment, or to external community providers based on district workflow.
This protocol is configured during onboarding to match each district's specific crisis policies, staffing, and community partnerships.
This protocol is configured during onboarding to match each district's specific crisis policies, staffing, and community partnerships.
It depends on the screener mix. A single instrument like PHQ-9 (9 items) or GAD-7 (7 items) takes 3–5 minutes. A typical multi-instrument screening package (mental health + substance use + behavioral) takes 10–15 minutes. The platform delivers screeners in a non-intrusive, age-appropriate, student-friendly interface to minimize fatigue and maximize completion quality.
The MIYO Universal Screener delivers all standard screeners in English and Spanish by default. Additional language support is available for specific instruments based on validated translations and district need. Language preference syncs from the SIS where available.
Universal screening is the foundation of MTSS Tier 1. The MIYO Universal Screener automatically tiers students based on screener results: Tier 1 (general population, monitor), Tier 2 (targeted, requires intervention), Tier 3 (intensive, requires immediate clinical attention). Tier assignments flow into MIYO Connect for case management and into MIYO Care for treatment delivery — keeping the entire MTSS workflow in one platform.
For most districts, the platform is live in under a week and the first screening campaign launches within two to three weeks of contract signing. The fastest path to value: SIS roster sync (1–2 days), screener configuration (1 day), consent campaign launch (3–5 days), screening administration (varies by district schedule).
Larger or more complex districts may take longer, particularly when state-specific mandate alignment, district crisis policy integration, or custom screener builds are required.
Larger or more complex districts may take longer, particularly when state-specific mandate alignment, district crisis policy integration, or custom screener builds are required.
The MIYO Universal Screener is HIPAA, FERPA, PPRA, and 42 CFR Part 2 compliant. Data is encrypted at rest and in transit. Role-based access controls ensure that only designated district staff can see screening results — and that those staff only see the records they're authorized to view (e.g., school counselors see students at their school; district administrators see aggregate data). Full audit logging captures every access event.
Districts retain data ownership. We sign state-specific Data Privacy Agreements (DPAs) and align with Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC) standards.
Districts retain data ownership. We sign state-specific Data Privacy Agreements (DPAs) and align with Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC) standards.
Yes, universal mental health screening is an eligible use under multiple federal funding sources including the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), SAMHSA Project AWARE, Title IV-A, SAMHSA Mental Health Block Grant pass-through dollars, and remaining ESSER allocations. State MTSS implementation funding and dedicated state mental health screening grants are also common sources.
The MIYO team works with district finance and grants offices to identify the right funding source during discovery.
The MIYO team works with district finance and grants offices to identify the right funding source during discovery.
Ready to Launch Universal Screening in your District?
Schedule a free consultation with our Mental Health team. We'll review your state's mandate landscape, recommend the right screener mix for your population, and build a tailored implementation plan that's ready to launch in days, not months.