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Muldrew, Alexandria C.; Miller, Faith G. – Psychology in the Schools, 2021
Tier 1 implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) focuses on developing, teaching, and reinforcing school-wide behavioral expectations. Yet, it is unclear whether expectations align with the cultural experiences of students from diverse backgrounds. The Personal Matrix Activity (PMA) provides students with an…
Descriptors: Program Implementation, Positive Behavior Supports, Student Diversity, Cultural Background
Miller, Faith G.; Crovello, Nicholas; Swenson, Nicole – Assessment for Effective Intervention, 2017
Direct Behavior Ratings (DBRs) are behavioral assessment methods that combine the benefits of systematic direct observation and behavior rating scales. That is, DBRs involve the observation of operationally defined target behaviors during a prespecified observation period and the evaluation of those behaviors via brief ratings. In this way, DBR is…
Descriptors: Behavior Rating Scales, Evaluation Methods, Progress Monitoring, Intervention
Miller, Faith G.; Riley-Tillman, T. Chris; Chafouleas, Sandra M.; Schardt, Alyssa A. – Assessment for Effective Intervention, 2017
The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of two different Direct Behavior Rating--Single Item Scale (DBR-SIS) formats on rating accuracy. A total of 119 undergraduate students participated in one of two study conditions, each utilizing a different DBR-SIS scale format: one that included percentage of time anchors on the DBR-SIS…
Descriptors: Behavior Rating Scales, Test Format, Accuracy, Undergraduate Students
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Miller, Faith G.; Fabiano, Gregory A. – Assessment for Effective Intervention, 2017
Despite significant advancements in supporting students' social, emotional, and behavioral health in recent years, progress remains hindered by limited formative assessment options. The focus of this special issue is on applications for Direct Behavior Rating (DBR), which is a hybrid assessment method incorporating procedures utilized in direct…
Descriptors: Behavior Rating Scales, Progress Monitoring, Formative Evaluation, Response to Intervention
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Miller, Faith G.; Chafouleas, Sandra M.; Welsh, Megan E.; Riley-Tillman, T. Chris; Fabiano, Gregory A. – School Psychology, 2019
Responsive service delivery frameworks rely on the use of screening approaches to identify students in need of support and to guide subsequent assessment and intervention efforts. However, limited empirical investigations have been directed to informing how often screening should occur for social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties in school…
Descriptors: Emotional Disturbances, Behavior Problems, Identification, Screening Tests
Miller, Faith G.; Crovello, Nicholas J.; Chafouleas, Sandra M. – Assessment for Effective Intervention, 2017
Direct Behavior Rating-Single Item Scales (DBR-SIS) have been advanced as a promising, systematic, behavioral, progress-monitoring method that is flexible, efficient, and defensible. This study aimed to extend existing literature on the use of DBR-SIS in elementary and secondary settings, and to examine methods of monitoring student progress in…
Descriptors: Response to Intervention, Progress Monitoring, Behavior Rating Scales, Report Cards
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Miller, Faith G.; Cohen, Daniel; Chafouleas, Sandra M.; Riley-Tillman, T. Chris; Welsh, Megan E.; Fabiano, Gregory A. – School Psychology Quarterly, 2015
The purpose of this study was to examine the relation between teacher-implemented screening measures used to identify social, emotional, and behavioral risk. To this end, 5 screening options were evaluated: (a) Direct Behavior Rating-Single Item Scales (DBR-SIS), (b) Social Skills Improvement System-Performance Screening Guide (SSiS), (c)…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Measures (Individuals), Screening Tests, At Risk Students
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Miller, Faith G.; Chafouleas, Sandra M.; Riley-Tillman, T. Chris; Fabiano, Gregory A. – Behavioral Disorders, 2014
Teacher perceptions of school-based behavior assessments were assessed over the course of a school year. Specifically, the utility and relevance of Direct Behavior Ratings-Single Item Scales, a hybrid direct observation method, relative to two school-based behavioral rating scales, the Social Skills Improvement System-Performance Screening Guide…
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Usability, Behavior Rating Scales, Observation