UConn researchers license whole child screening tool to Metamorphix
Researchers at the University of Connecticut have licensed their ESSY Whole Child Screener assessment tool to Metamorphix for use in school support systems.
University partners with tech firm
UConn Technology Commercialization Services facilitated a connection between the university and Metamorphix. The company will integrate the new program into its Cascades platform designed for schools.
Goal is faster student support
Sandra Chafouleas stated that the goal is to provide students with matched supports sooner. This approach helps ensure every student signal becomes a timely and measurable tool for staff.
Project received federal funding
The ESSY Whole Child Screener was created using a grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Other co-principal investigators include Amy Briesch from Northeastern University and two other Neag faculty members.
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