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ERIC Number: EJ609770
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0040-0599
Using Strength-based Assessment in Transition Planning.
Epstein, Michael H.; Rudolph, Susan; Epstein, Alice A.
TEACHING Exceptional Children, v32 n6 p50-54 Jul-Aug 2000
This article describes the Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale (BERS), a measure designed to identify the emotional and behavioral strengths of children and adolescents. The 52-item BERS assesses five areas: interpersonal strength, family involvement, intrapersonal strength, school functioning, and affective strength. A case study of a 13-year-old referred for mental health services is detailed. (Contains references.) (DB)
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Case Studies, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Disturbances, Evaluation Methods, Mental Health, Rating Scales, Related Services (Special Education), Student Evaluation
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale