Citation

Lane KL, Bruhn AL, Eisner SL, Robertson Kalberg J. J. Emot. Behav. Disord. (Austin) 2010; 18(4): 211-224.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Hammill Institute on Disabilities, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1063426609349733

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

In this article, the authors examine the psychometric properties of the Student Risk Screening Scale (SRSS) for use in urban middle schools. Results of Studies 1 and 2 suggest strong internal consistency and test—retest stability. Study 1 supports the predictive validity of the SRSS, with students at low risk being able to be differentiated from moderate- to high-risk status on behavioral and academic measures. Study 2 also supports predictive validity up to 2 years following initial SRSS status, with students in the low-risk group having significantly fewer out-of-school suspensions, fewer unexcused absences, and higher grade point averages than students in the moderate- and high-risk groups. In addition, results of Study 1 support the feasibility of the SRSS, with increased use over time serving as a behavioral marker for social validity. Limitations and implications for future research are discussed.