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The Whys and Hows of Screening: Frequently Asked Questions for Families

Using academic and behavior screening tools, educators actively look for students who might need extra help to be successful in school. This practice brief helps families understand the logic and steps taken as part of school-wide universal screening, and answers some frequently asked questions about systematic behavior screening.

Topic(s):

Data-based Decision Making

Family

School-Wide

Published:

January 7, 2022

Revised:

January 7, 2022

Location:

Keywords:

PBIS Foundations
Screening
Tier 1

Suggested
Citation:

Schonour, S, D., Lane, K. L., Oakes, W. P., Sherod, R. L. & Buckman, M. M. (November 2021). The Whys and Hows of Screening: Frequently Asked Questions for Families. Center on PBIS, University of Oregon. www.pbis.org.

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