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Using Student Risk Screening Scale (SRSS) as a Universal

Screener for BehaviorMASP Fall Conference

Jennifer RollenhagenMeasurements &

Evaluation Specialist

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This session will provide an overview of the Student Risk Screening Scale (SRSS) as a universal screener for behavior and how it fits within a Multi-Tier System of

Supports (MTSS) framework. Participants will learn about how the SRSS can be

successfully installed within a school and inform decisions for behavioral supports.

Session Purpose:

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• The Need

• The Tool

• Installing the SRSS

• Using SRSS for Decision Making

• Questions

Our Time Today

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The Need

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• Universal Screening

• Data-Based Decision Making and Problem Solving

• Continuous Progress Monitoring

• Focus on Successful Student Outcomes

• Continuum of Evidence-Based Interventions• Core Curriculum is Provided for All Students• A modification of this core is arranged for

students who are identified as nonresponsive• A specialized and intensive curriculum for

students with intensive needs

• Focus on Fidelity of Implementation

MTSS Guiding Principles(Sugai, 2008)

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Universal screening is the systematic assessment of all students on academic and social-emotional indicators for the

purpose of identifying students who are at-risk, and may require support that varies in terms of level, intensity and

duration.

Universal Screening

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• Many schools are doing a great job collecting universal screening data for reading and in many cases for math as well

• Fewer schools are collecting universal screening data for behavior

• Office Discipline Referrals (ODRs) are not a universal screener

The Need

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• Schools have students who would benefit from intervention support for behavioral and/or social-emotional needs

• Not all of these students end up with behavioral referrals – but the need is there

The Need

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• Systematic screening of behavior

• Measure that is both psychometrically sound and socially valid

• Measure that is efficient and effective as a screener

• Data used to allocate resources to meet students needs

The Need

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Turn to an elbow partner:

• Discuss whether or not any school you’ve worked with was collecting universal screening data for behavior

• What would it take to get a school you work with on board with collecting universal screening data for behavior – what might be the “need” this would address for your school

• Be prepared to share out

Your Turn

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The Tool

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7-item mass screener to identify students who are at risk for antisocial behavior• Steal• Lie, Cheat, Sneak• Behavior Problem• Peer Rejection• Low Academic Achievement• Negative Attitude• Aggressive Behavior

Student Risk Screening Scale (SRSS)

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Items are divided into 3 categories:

• Low 0 - 3

• Moderate 4 - 8

• High 9 - 21

Student Risk Screening Scale (SRSS)

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Administered three times per year:

• Fall: 4-6 weeks after the start of the school year

• Winter: 2-3 weeks before winter break

• Spring: 6-8 weeks before the end of the year

Student Risk Screening Scale (SRSS)

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SRSS – The Tool

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SRSS – The Excel Tool

Start with Classroom Sheet Tab. You can copy more Classroom Sheet Tabs if needed

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COMING SOON

Student Risk Screening Scale – Internalizing Edition

(SRSS-IE)

www.ci3t.org

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• Review the SRSS tool and the Frequently Asked Questions document

• Discuss with an elbow partner the risks and benefits of using the SRSS in your school(s) as a part of your MTSS framework

Your Turn

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Installation

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• Buy in and installation of the SRSS should occur a year before the first administration of the SRSS

• One to two individuals will be identified as an SRSS Coordinator to install SRSS within your school and train staff on how to use the SRSS

• Most of the installation work is done at the district level

Installation

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Decisions made at the district level:• Know Michigan and district policies pertaining to

systematic screeners• Create a schedule for when the SRSS will be

completed• Determine if SRSS sheets are created in Excel or

Word and if completed by paper/pencil or electronically• Who will complete the SRSS and which classes• Clearly describe the entry and exit criteria for each Tier

2 and Tier 3 intervention, including using SRSS screening data as one source of data

• Make a plan for how data will be shared with teachers and parents

Installation

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Each teacher will complete the SRSS for their class

At the Elementary level

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At the Secondary level, which teachers will screen which students?

Homeroom Teachers?

Will elective teachers participate?

Will teachers screen morning or afternoon

classes?

What period are all students assigned to

a class?

The district team should determine which secondary teachers will screen

which students.

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If using the excel sheet• IDs and names should either be

entered in or uploaded

If using the paper/pencil template• IDs and names will need to be entered

for each teacher’s class

Reminder: Items may not be changed, deleted or new items added

Installation

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District technology team will plan for data security procedures • Electronic spreadsheets stored for

teachers to access during screening• Teachers will save the completed

screeners back on the same secure drive (NOT desktops)

• Access to data is determined by the district team

Secure Data

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SRSS class sheets should be in a secure location• Please do not email to teachers• Involve staff of technology department as part of this

process

SRSS class sheets should be check several times for accuracy to ensure items are correct• Adding or changing items or the rating scales

renders the screener INVALID

CAUTION

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The SRSS Coordinator will provide direct support to your school for:• Training your staff in how to complete the

SRSS• Supporting identified staff to organize the

resources necessary to collect the screening data

• Planning for the administration of the SRSS

• Analyzing the SRSS data by your Intervention Teams

SRSS Coordinator

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Training the SRSS:

• For the first screening, allow extra time for an explanation and directions

• For subsequent screenings, experienced teachers may be given a time to log in and complete the screener

• Any new teachers will need to be trained

SRSS Coordinator

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1. All teachers meet in the computer lab or other room with computer access

2. Each teacher opens their SRSS spreadsheet on the secure drive

3. Check that all items are included, the scale is included, and the right students are listed

4. Rate each student going horizontally

5. Rate each student using the 0, 1, 2, 3 scale

6. Refer to anchors on the screener

7. If a student has been enrolled for fewer than 30 days, do not rate that student

Administration

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• Teachers should independently screen students on their own class lists.

• Teachers should not discuss their students with each other during the screening.

Administration

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• With an elbow partner, discuss the benefits of a formal installation process for the SRSS and any perceived risks if a school or district skipped over the installation process

• Be prepared to share out

Your Turn

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Using SRSS for Decision Making

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• To ensure Tier 1 is being implemented and having an impact on student outcomes

• Basic classroom management • Effective instruction• Low intensity strategies

• To identify students who may require additional supports beyond Tier 1

Student Risk Screening Scale

(SRSS)

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The SRSS provides an overall rating of risk (low, moderate, or high) but is not

intended to be analyzed at the individual item level

Do not use individual items as entry criteria for Tier 2 or Tier 3 interventions

A Word of Caution:

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The SRSS is:• used to inform instruction• used to determine access to

interventions

The SRSS is NOT:• used for special education eligibility• used to exclude students• a mental health rating

SRSS

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Data is used to identify students for Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports immediately after the

first screening is completed

SRSS

Fall Benchmark

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Tier 2 Intervention Grid

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Example Tier 2 Intervention Grid

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Data is used to examine how students respond to Tier 1 prevention efforts

Data is used as entry and/or exit criteria for Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports

SRSS

Winter Benchmark

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Data is used to examine how students respond to Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3

supports

Data is used to inform scheduling/class placements for the next school year and

will inform what Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports will be needed for the next school year

SRSS

Spring Benchmark

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What questions do you have?

Your Turn

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• Access MiBLSi’s measurement page on the SRSS for more information and a voiceover PowerPoint from Dr. Kathleen Lane

• Lane, K. L., Menzies, H. M, Oakes, W. P., & Kalberg, J. R. (2012). Systematic screenings of behavior to support instruction: From preschool to high school. New York, NY: Guilford Press.

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