@article{ref1,
title="Steps in the implementation of universal screening for behavioral and emotional risk to support multi-tiered systems of support: two case studies",
journal="Journal of applied school psychology",
year="2021",
author="Verlenden, Jorge and Naser, Shereen and Brown, Jeffrey",
volume="37",
number="1",
pages="69-107",
abstract="Behavioral and social-emotional challenges experienced in childhood are risk factors for negative educational and health outcomes. Universal social-emotional screening in schools has been identified as an effective approach to identifying children at risk for mental health and behavioral challenges and is congruent with tiered frameworks for data-based decision-making and mental health service delivery. Even so, implementation of screening in schools has been limited, and many schools continue to rely on office discipline referrals (ODRs) as a primary source for the identification of students needing support. This paper uses two case studies to illustrate key steps in the process of implementing universal screening. The case studies demonstrate a systematic approach to implementation and ways in which universal screening can be used to support multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) initiatives, highlighting the importance of foundational planning using a multidisciplinary team of school personnel.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1537-7903",
doi="10.1080/15377903.2020.1780660",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15377903.2020.1780660"
}