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Angus Kittelman; Sara Izzard; Kent McIntosh; Kelsey R. Morris; Timothy J. Lewis – Assessment for Effective Intervention, 2024
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Self-Assessment Survey (SAS) 4.0, an updated measure assessing implementation fidelity of positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS). A total of 627 school personnel from 33 schools in six U.S. states completed the SAS 4.0 during the 2021-2022 school year. We…
Descriptors: Positive Behavior Supports, Teachers, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Test Reliability
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Catherine P. Bradshaw; Heather L. McDaniel; Chelsea A. Kaihoi; Summer S. Braun; Elise T. Pas; Jessika H. Bottiani; Anne H. Cash; Katrina J. Debnam – Assessment for Effective Intervention, 2024
This article focuses on the psychometric properties and characteristics of the Assessing School Settings: Interactions of Students and Teachers (ASSIST), an observational assessment administered by trained external observers of teacher practices, classroom context, and student behaviors at the classroom level. Study 1 examines variability,…
Descriptors: Psychometrics, Rating Scales, Observation, Classroom Observation Techniques
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Cayla Lussier; John Gallo; Patrick C. Kennedy; Gina Biancarosa – Assessment for Effective Intervention, 2025
With an increasing number of U.S. states implementing multi-tiered systems of reading support in schools, educators require validated screening measures to identify students at risk for reading difficulties and inform reading instructional practices. This study evaluates the utility and validity of a new measure developed as part of the Dynamic…
Descriptors: Emergent Literacy, Reading Tests, Reading Fluency, Kindergarten
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Xin Lin; Sarah R. Powell – Assessment for Effective Intervention, 2024
Developing mathematics proficiency requires an understanding of mathematics vocabulary. Although previous research has developed several measures of mathematics vocabulary at different grade levels, no study focused solely on fraction vocabularies. We developed and tested a measure of fraction vocabulary for students in Grade 4 to determine the…
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Mathematics Skills, Fractions, Vocabulary
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Seohyeon Choi; Kristen L. McMaster; Erica S. Lembke; Manjary Guha – Assessment for Effective Intervention, 2024
Teachers' knowledge and skills about data-based instruction (DBI) can influence their self-efficacy and their implementation of DBI with fidelity, ultimately playing a crucial role in improving student outcomes. The purpose of this brief report is to provide evidence for the technical adequacy of a measure of DBI knowledge and skills in writing by…
Descriptors: Data Use, Writing Instruction, Knowledge Level, Elementary School Teachers
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Kyle Reardon; Dawn A. Rowe; Deanne K. Unruh – Assessment for Effective Intervention, 2025
Achieving successful employment outcomes is critical for individuals with disabilities (IWD). Employers' perspectives toward employability skills for entry-level employees with disabilities is an important factor in employment rates. This study investigated the psychometric properties of the Entry-Level Employability Skills and Behaviors (EL-ESB)…
Descriptors: Employer Attitudes, Job Skills, Employees, Disabilities