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The Development of a Scale To Assess the Emotional and Behavioral Strengths of Children.

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Epstein, Michael H. – 1998

This paper reports on the development of a scale to identify a child's emotional and behavioral skills, competencies, and characteristics, the Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale: A Strength-Based Approach to Assessment (BERS). The BERS is a 52-item scale that identifies strengths in five areas: interpersonal strengths, family involvement,…

Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Rating Scales, Emotional Development, Emotional Disturbances

Teacher and Counselor Perceptions of Children's Strengths at Elementary, Middle, and High School Levels.

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Friedman, Karen A.; Friedman, Philip; Leone, Peter – 2001

This report discusses the outcomes of a study that investigated the consistencies and the differences revealed among teachers and school counselors when using the Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale (BERS) to rate the strengths of children at three separate school levels: elementary, middle, and high school. The sample included 60 children (ages…

Descriptors: Age Differences, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Rating Scales, Elementary Secondary Education