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ASSESS (Academic and Social Self-Efficacy Scale)

Academic and Social Self-Efficacy Scale (ASSESS) measures academic and social self-efficacy of elementary school students. It can be used to predict academic and social outcomes.

Cost: No Cost
Time: unknown
Domains Assessed
Academic Competence Social Skills
Grade Levels
K-5
Respondent
Self Report
Assessment Type
Universal

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AML-R (AML-R Behavior Rating Scale)

The AML-R is a 12-item, teacher-completed, quick-screening tool that aids in identifying children experiencing school adjustment problems. Comparison of a child’s relative position across three scales can help to identify a particular problem area and assist mental health professionals in determining an approach that will best meet a child’s specific needs.

Cost: $62.50 per 25 forms; contact provider for scoring costs. Available at no cost to researchers.
Time: unknown
Domains Assessed
Academic Competence Externalizing Behaviors Internalizing Behaviors
Grade Levels
PreK-6
Respondent
Educator
Assessment Type
Universal

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BIMAS (Behavior Intervention Monitoring Assessment System)

The Behavior Intervention Monitoring Assessment System-Parent Form (BIMAS-2) measures social, emotional, and behavioral functioning in children and adolescents ages 5 to 18 years. BIMAS-2 can be used for behavioral screening, monitoring student progress, or evaluating interventions and programs designed to address behavioral concerns and adaptive skills.

Cost: Fee for Service
Time: 5-10 min
Domains Assessed
Academic Competence Executive Functioning Externalizing Behaviors Internalizing Behaviors Social Skills
Grade Levels
K-12
Respondent
Educator Family Self Report
Assessment Type
Progress Monitoring Universal

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BERS-2 (Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale)

Designed for use in schools, mental health clinics, juvenile justice settings, and child welfare agencies, the Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale – Second Edition (BERS-2) helps to measure the personal strengths and competencies of children ages 5-0 through 18-11.

Cost: Fee for Service; $47 for 25 forms
Time: 10 min
Domains Assessed
Academic Competence Family/Community Relationships Internalizing Behaviors Social Skills
Grade Levels
K-12
Respondent
Educator Family Self Report
Assessment Type
Universal

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BESS (Behavioral and Emotional Screening System)

The BASC-3 BESS is designed to quickly and efficiently assess the Behavioral and emotional risks and overall mental health status of children ages 3:0 to 18:11. The BASC-3 BESS is a general measure of functioning in settings where it is prohibitive to administer longer BASC-3 TRS/PRS/SRP forms. It is generally used as an intake screener in private practice or as a group-wide screening tool (Tier 1) in schools.

Cost: Fee for Service
Time: 5-10 minutes
Domains Assessed
Adaptive Skills Externalizing Behaviors Internalizing Behaviors
Grade Levels
PreK-12
Respondent
Educator Family Self Report
Assessment Type
Universal

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BEISY (Brief Externalizing and Interalizing Screener for Youth)

BEISY is a simple and quick-to-complete screener of externalizing and internalizing problems among students.

Cost: No Cost
Time: 15 min (whole class)
Domains Assessed
Externalizing Behaviors Internalizing Behaviors
Grade Levels
K-12
Respondent
Educator
Assessment Type
Universal

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CRS (Child Rating Scale)

The Child Rating Scale (CRS) is used as a screening measure to rate a child’s problem behaviors. It also exists as a parent rating form (P-CRS) and teacher rating form (T-CRS).

Cost: Fee for Service
Time: 15-20 minutes
Domains Assessed
Externalizing Behaviors Internalizing Behaviors Social Skills
Grade Levels
K-12
Respondent
Self Report
Assessment Type
Progress Monitoring Universal

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CTC (Communities that Care Youth Survey)

The Communities That Care Youth Survey (CTC) assesses risk factors and protective factors that research suggests are critical to understanding and preventing substance abuse.

Cost: No Cost; Open Access
Time: 40-50 min
Domains Assessed
Family/Community Relationships Social Skills Teacher Relationships
Grade Levels
6-12
Respondent
Self Report
Assessment Type
Universal

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DSECS-S (Delaware Social-Emotional Competency Scale)

The Delaware Social-Emotional Competency Scale (DSECS-S) assesses students’ social-emotional competencies that are aligned with the CASEL framework. It was designed to be used by schools to monitor programs that develop social-emotional competencies.

Cost: No Cost
Time: unknown
Domains Assessed
CASEL SEL Competencies
Grade Levels
K-12
Respondent
Self Report
Assessment Type
Progress Monitoring Universal

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DAP (Developmental Assets Profile)

The DAP assesses young people’s strengths, supports, and other noncognitive factors critical for success in life. The DAP can be used to plan positive youth development programs or to identify areas in need of strengthening.

Cost: Fee for Service
Time: 10 min
Domains Assessed
Academic Competence Executive Functioning Identity/Values Social Skills
Grade Levels
4-12
Respondent
Self Report
Assessment Type
Universal

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