Title

Chasing the Unicorn: Practical Implementation of Universal Screening for Behavioral and Emotional Risk.

Authors

Dever, Bridget V.; Raines, Tara C.; Barclay, Christopher M.

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to provide evidence to support the notion that a universal screening program can be implemented by schools and districts as a data-driven model for assessing behavioral and emotional risk. First, common myths and perceived barriers to universal screening are reviewed, along with research to help overcome those beliefs. Second, an overview of a variety of universal screening tools that are currently being used in elementary and secondary schools is provided. Finally, logistical considerations that may influence the successful implementation of school-based, universal screening are reviewed in the context of real-world examples of successful screening programs.

Subjects

STUDENTS' conduct of life; EMOTIONS; READINESS for school; SECONDARY schools; DATA analysis; ELEMENTARY schools

Publication

School Psychology Forum, 2012, Vol 6, Issue 4, p108

ISSN

1938-2243

Publication type

Academic Journal