1. Student Risk Screening Scale-Internalizing and Externalizing (SRSS-IE)
Staff Training
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2. Universal Screening
Universal screening is the systematic assessment of all students on academic and social-emotional indicators for the purpose of identifying students who may be at-risk, and may require support that varies in terms of level, intensity and duration
Trainer Notes:
Here is a definition of universal screening. Universal screening is used to ensure we are identifying students that may need academic and/or social-emotional support beyond what is offered in Tier 1.

3. Why Systematic Screening?
If we do not systematically screen:
Students may slip through the cracks
There may not be equitable access to interventions and other supports
We could not fully examine the possible interaction of academic and behavioral needs
There are challenges to using SWIS as the only measure for behavior: discipline referral data are reflective of the procedural fidelity of SWIS implementation
Trainer Notes:
Now lets consider the risks of not systematically screening for behavior.
Is it possible that some students will slip through the cracks if we do not systematically screen? Absolutely!
Is it possible that not all students will have equal access to interventions and other supports if access is not based on screening data and decision rules? Definitely!
Is it possible that we might miss the opportunity to examine the interaction of students’ academic and behavioral needs if we do not also screen for behavioral risk? Yes!
Is it possible that our SWIS data is influenced by how well we are using SWIS and therefore, we could miss students by relying solely on SWIS to identify students who are already displaying externalizing behaviors? Yes. Even though SWIS provides information about the types of behaviors occurring in the school, the data collected are based on whether or not staff are documenting the behaviors. SWIS is a great tool for collecting behavioral data; however adding a behavior universal screener will enhance our school’s data collection and analysis to get a better picture of the supports needed universally and for individual students.

4. What is the SRSS-IE? Universal screener for behavior
Identifies level of risk for students
Provides entrance criteria for specific social/behavioral interventions
Trainer Notes:
The SRSS-IE is a universal screener that supports schools in identifying students in need. It is free, easy to complete, and highly reliable.

5. Screening Windows SRSS-IE is administered 3 times per year
Fall: September/October
4-6 weeks after the school year start
Winter: December
Prior to winter break
Spring: April/May
6 weeks prior to the end of the school year
Trainer Notes:
These are the timeframes for administering the SRSS 3 times per school year. Turn to the person next to you and discuss why it’s important to wait 6 weeks into the school year and why screen before the winter break in December rather than after.

6. Scoring
Students are rated on a 4-point Likert-type scale for each item
0 = Never
1 = Occasionally
2 = Sometimes
3 = Frequently
Training Notes:
Teachers rate students on the SRSS with a 4-point Likert-type scale for each of the items on the internalizing and externalizing scales mentioned on the previous slides. These items cannot be changed, or it will nullify the validity and reliability of the measure. The scale is as follows: 0=Never, 1=Occasionally, 2=Sometimes, and 3=Frequently. It is also important to know that we should not provide descriptors for either the items or the Likert-type scale.

7. SRSS-IE Items Elementary
Externalizing
Steal
Lie, Cheat, Sneak
Behavior Problem
Peer Rejection
Low Academic Achievement
Negative Attitude
Aggressive Behavior
Internalizing
Emotionally Flat
Shy, Withdrawn
Sad, Depressed
Anxious
Lonely
Training Notes:
The SRSS now has an externalizing scale and an internalizing scale. It is important to note that teachers are rating observations of these behaviors, not labeling a student with any of these items as personality traits.

8. Scoring Tips
Check that all items are included, the scale is included, and the right students are listed
Rate each student going horizontally
Please do not discuss students with each other during the screening
Rate the student from 0-3 based on knowledge/observation of the student
Do not rate student if he/she has been enrolled less than 4 weeks
Trainer Notes:
Here are some important tips to share with teachers before they begin completing the assessment.

9. Who Will Use the Data? Staff Grade-level Team Classroom
Intervention Systems Team
District Team
Trainer Notes:
The data will be disaggregated for different levels of analysis. A staff can view the overall risk-level percentages to evaluate the overall health of MTSS in the building. Grade-level teams may use it to plan instructionally or refer students for interventions. A classroom teacher can use the data to inform classroom practices. Intervention Systems teams use the data for determining access to interventions. and the district team can look at overall patterns across schools for resource guidance.

10. Questions? Trainer Notes:
Before beginning the scoring, ask if there are any questions. It may be helpful to have the Frequently Asked Questions document for reference.