Chapter 8 Formal Behavioral Assessment Behavior Management Positive

Developmental Systems Approach n n (DSA) attempts to understand both disturbed and nondisturbed children and their social systems primary purpose is to obtain information that will assist in developing effective intervention strategies Behavior Management: Positive Applications for Teachers, 6 e – Zirpoli ISBN: 0137065221 8 -2 © 2012, 2008, 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Multimodal Approach n n n Assessment data should aid in identifying and defining target behaviors ideas for intervention, and conducting ongoing evaluation of the intervention effects and the achievement of treatment goals. Behavior Management: Positive Applications for Teachers, 6 e – Zirpoli ISBN: 0137065221 8 -3 © 2012, 2008, 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Assessment for Intervention Planning: A Five-Step Model Step 1 2 3 4 Step 5 Decide whether a problem exists Determine whether intervention is warranted Perform a functional assessment Develop behavior management intervention Conduct ongoing evaluation Behavior Management: Positive Applications for Teachers, 6 e – Zirpoli ISBN: 0137065221 8 -4 © 2012, 2008, 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Step 1: Does a Problem Exist? n n data collection should be efficient Types of data collection methods: n n Rating scales and teacher rankings Sociometric techniques Peer nomination and ratings Interviews with parent, target students, and others who know the student Behavior Management: Positive Applications for Teachers, 6 e – Zirpoli ISBN: 0137065221 8 -5 © 2012, 2008, 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Step 1: Does a Problem Exist? Commonly used screening measures: n n n Systematic screening for behavioral disorders (SSBD) Child behavior checklist system (CBCL) Behavioral and emotional rating scale, (BERS-2) Behavior Management: Positive Applications for Teachers, 6 e – Zirpoli ISBN: 0137065221 8 -6 © 2012, 2008, 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Advantages & Drawbacks n What are some advantages and drawbacks associated with using these measures? Behavior Management: Positive Applications for Teachers, 6 e – Zirpoli ISBN: 0137065221 8 -7 © 2012, 2008, 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Step 2: Is an Intervention Needed? n n objective is to pinpoint behavior problems Data collection methods (informal): n n Observation data Norm-referenced rating scales and checklists Ranking target behaviors Review of Medical data Behavior Management: Positive Applications for Teachers, 6 e – Zirpoli ISBN: 0137065221 8 -8 © 2012, 2008, 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Step 2: Is an Intervention Needed? Commonly used formal measures: n n n Social skills rating system (SSRS) Walker-Mc. Connell scale of social competence and school adjustment (WMS) Conners comprehensive behavior rating scales Behavior assessment for children, second addition (BASC-2) Psychometric assessment Behavior Management: Positive Applications for Teachers, 6 e – Zirpoli ISBN: 0137065221 8 -9 © 2012, 2008, 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Advantages & Drawbacks n What are some advantages and drawbacks associated with using these measures? Behavior Management: Positive Applications for Teachers, 6 e – Zirpoli ISBN: 0137065221 8 -10 © 2012, 2008, 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Final Steps n n n Step 3 Perform a functional assessment Step 4 Develop behavior management intervention Step 5 Conduct ongoing evaluation Behavior Management: Positive Applications for Teachers, 6 e – Zirpoli ISBN: 0137065221 8 -11 © 2012, 2008, 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Summary n n Teachers & educational professionals will find opportunities to maximize teaching and learning when they develop effective behavior support plans based on assessment data. A variety of informal and formal assessment measures can be utilized for this purpose. Behavior Management: Positive Applications for Teachers, 6 e – Zirpoli ISBN: 0137065221 8 -12 © 2012, 2008, 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved.