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Anthony, Christopher J.; Styck, Kara M.; Volpe, Robert J.; Robert, Christopher R. – School Psychology, 2023
Although originally conceived of as a marriage of direct behavioral observation and indirect behavior rating scales, recent research has indicated that Direct Behavior Ratings (DBRs) are affected by rater idiosyncrasies (rater effects) similar to other indirect forms of behavioral assessment. Most of this research has been conducted using…
Descriptors: Item Response Theory, Generalizability Theory, Interrater Reliability, Behavior Rating Scales
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Volpe, Robert J.; Chaffee, Ruth K.; Yeung, Tat Shing; Briesch, Amy M. – School Mental Health, 2020
Although there is a growing body of evidence to support the use of direct behavior rating (DBR) as a formative behavioral assessment method in school-based problem-solving models, this work has centered largely on the assessment of attending and problem behaviors and on the use of single-item DBR scales. The primary purpose of the current study…
Descriptors: Behavior Rating Scales, Test Construction, Student Behavior, Academic Achievement
Daniels, Brian; Briesch, Amy M.; Volpe, Robert J.; Owens, Julie Sarno – Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 2021
Direct Behavior Rating (DBR) is an efficient method for monitoring changes in student behavior in response to intervention. Emerging research on DBR Multi-Item Scales (DBR-MIS) indicates that DBR-MIS has promising characteristics as a progress-monitoring assessment. Specifically, the multiple items within DBR-MIS allow stakeholders to measure…
Descriptors: Content Validity, Student Behavior, Measures (Individuals), Behavior Problems
Volpe, Robert J.; Chaffee, Ruth K.; Yeung, Tat Shing; Briesch, Amy M. – Grantee Submission, 2019
Although there is a growing body of evidence to support the use of direct behavior rating (DBR) as a formative behavioral assessment method in school-based problem-solving models, this work has centered largely on the assessment of attending and problem behaviors and on the use of single-item DBR scales. The primary purpose of the current study…
Descriptors: Behavior Rating Scales, Test Construction, Student Behavior, Academic Achievement
Briesch, Amy M.; Donaldson, Aberdine R.; Matta, Michael; Volpe, Robert J.; Daniels, Brian; Owens, Julie Sarno – Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 2022
Prevalence estimates suggest that up to 20% of students in schools experience significant internalizing behaviors that impact behavioral, social, or academic functioning. School-based interventions have great potential to promote student mental health; however, validated and feasible brief assessments are needed to progress monitor students'…
Descriptors: Psychometrics, Behavior Rating Scales, Progress Monitoring, Observation
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Daniels, Brian; Volpe, Robert J.; Briesch, Amy M.; Owens, Julie S. – Grantee Submission, 2019
Direct Behavior Rating (DBR) is an efficient method for monitoring changes in student behavior in response to intervention. Emerging research on DBR Multi-Item Scales (DBR-MIS) indicates DBR-MIS has promising characteristics as a progress-monitoring assessment. Specifically, the multiple items within DBR-MIS allow stakeholders to measure specific…
Descriptors: Behavior Rating Scales, Content Validity, Student Behavior, Test Construction
Daniels, Brian; Briesch, Amy M.; Volpe, Robert J.; Owens, Julie Sarno – Grantee Submission, 2019
Direct Behavior Rating (DBR) is an efficient method for monitoring changes in student behavior in response to intervention. Emerging research on DBR Multi-Item Scales (DBR-MIS) indicates that DBR-MIS has promising characteristics as a progress- monitoring assessment. Specifically, the multiple items within DBR-MIS allow stakeholders to measure…
Descriptors: Behavior Rating Scales, Content Validity, Behavior Problems, Student Behavior
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Erchul, William P.; DuPaul, George J.; Bennett, Megan S.; Grissom, Priscilla F.; Jitendra, Asha K.; Tresco, Katy E.; Volpe, Robert J.; Vile Junod, Rosemary E.; Flammer-Rivera, Lizette M.; Mannella, Mark C. – School Psychology Review, 2009
The purpose of this study was to link consultant and teacher verbal interaction patterns to consultation outcomes. Participants were 4 consultants, 20 teachers, and 20 elementary school students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Audiotaped Problem Analysis Interviews (PAIs) from Project PASS (Promoting Academic Success in Students)…
Descriptors: Intervention, Rating Scales, Teacher Influence, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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Erchul, William P.; DuPaul, George J.; Grissom, Priscilla F.; Junod, Rosemary E. Vile; Jitendra, Asha K.; Mannella, Mark C.; Tresco, Katy E.; Flammer-Rivera, Lizette M.; Volpe, Robert J. – School Psychology Review, 2007
Consultation has been shown to be an effective means to deliver school-based psychological services. The purpose of this study was to link patterns of consultant and teacher verbal interactions to consultation outcomes. Relational communication (Rogers & Escudero, 2004) was the research perspective taken, and the source of the consultation…
Descriptors: Psychological Services, Elementary School Students, Interpersonal Communication, Intervention
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Angello, Lisa Marie; Volpe, Robert J.; DiPerna, James C.; Gureasko-Moore, Sammi P.; Gureasko-Moore, David P.; Nebrig, Michelle R.; Ota, Kenji – School Psychology Review, 2003
Two key characteristics of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), problems with attention and behavioral control, represent the most common reasons for school referrals (Barkley & Edwards, 1998). This makes it essential for school psychologists to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct a comprehensive assessment of ADHD…
Descriptors: School Psychologists, Hyperactivity, Criticism, Behavior Rating Scales