SayPro Urgency Scales

SayPro A scale or index for determining the urgency of student needs, allowing the data to be used to prioritize interventions.

SayPro Urgency Scales (Student Needs Prioritization Index)

To ensure data-driven and timely interventions, develop a clear Urgency Scale to classify and prioritize student needs. This can be structured as follows:

Level	Category	Description	Response Time Target
Level 5	Critical	Immediate risk to student well-being (e.g., safety, mental health crisis)	Within 24–48 hours
Level 4	High	Severely impacts learning or access (e.g., no food, no transportation)	Within 1 week
Level 3	Moderate	Impacts performance but manageable (e.g., lack of learning materials)	Within 2–3 weeks
Level 2	Low	Minor disruptions (e.g., limited access to extra-curriculars)	Address within the quarter
Level 1	Minimal/Monitoring	No current impact; to be observed (e.g., early signs of disengagement)	Monitor monthly

2. SayPro Data Points Required

To build the index and determine urgency, gather the following data:

• Demographics: Age, gender, location, education level
• Access to Basic Needs: Food, transport, shelter, healthcare
• Learning Environment: Devices, connectivity, study space, resources
• Psychosocial Factors: Stress, peer support, mental health access
• Academic Engagement: Attendance, participation, motivation levels
• Feedback Channels: Surveys, interviews, educator feedback

3. SayPro Quarterly Research Targets

Category	Target
Student Reach	Survey and assess needs of at least 5,000 students
Institutional Partnerships	Engage at least 15 educational institutions
Urgency Index Model	Finalize and test the Urgency Scale model in 3 pilot schools
Intervention Mapping	Map potential partners/interventions by urgency category
Stakeholder Engagement	Share insights with at least 50 administrators & policymakers
Awareness & Communication	Publish 3 research briefs + 1 webinar on findings and recommended actions

4. SayPro Technology/Platform Needs

• Centralized data collection platform
• Dashboard for urgency scoring visualization
• Automated report generation tool
• Communication tools for stakeholder engagement