This study describes the procedures and the results of an investigation of the homogeneity of the subscales of the Rhode Island Pupil Identification Scale, a pupil behavior-observation scale for use by teachers for detecting young children with learning problems. (Author)

Two studies examined an observation instrument designed to obtain frequency counts on the behaviors of learning disabled children during small group instruction. Findings indicate that intervention strategies designed to modify behaviors in disabled children may have positive effects on their academic progress and that observation of their…

The "Inventario de Comportamiento Escolar" is a teacher rating inventory for the assessment of Puerto Rican children, particularly those with a behavior pattern indicative of attention deficit disorder, learning disabilities, or academic underachievement. (JHZ)