Direct Behavior Rating

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"A seminal contribution. I believe this book will be the gold standard and go-to resource on DBR for the next decade. It is rare to see such comprehensive coverage of a methodological tool and the diversity of applications and resulting outcomes. In addition to its valuable contributions to the knowledge base on DBR, this book helps advance the field of assessment generally. DBR combines the best of systematic direct observation and behavior rating scales into a workable, logical approach that produces very useful information."--Hill M. Walker, PhD, Department of Special Education and Clinical Sciences (Emeritus), University of Oregon; Senior Scientist, Oregon Research Institute

"Collecting high-quality behavioral data in classrooms can be intrusive and time-consuming. This book offers a simple solution. The authors are among the top researchers currently applying DBR to effective problem solving. School practitioners will find this a clear how-to guide for using DBR to conduct schoolwide response-to-intervention (RTI) screenings, to track students' response to behavioral interventions, and to foster better communication across people and settings. School administrators will appreciate the book's pragmatic suggestions for integrating DBR into building- and districtwide problem solving."--Jim Wright, MS, CAS, RTI consultant and trainer, New York

"Our field has lacked a practical and valid method for ongoing evaluation of student progress and responsiveness to interventions. DBR fills this gap, offering an easy-to-use strategy that is sensitive to change in student behavior. This book is a 'must' for all educators and practitioners, who will find DBR indispensable for informing intervention decisions. The clear, straightforward writing style provides for an instructive, enjoyable read. Accompanying case examples offer additional clarity and cover a wide age span; practitioner-friendly checklists, blueprints, and forms will greatly facilitate implementation. Importantly, application of DBR is contextualized within existing schoolwide systems, and procedures are suggested for seamlessly using it in conjunction with other sources of data."--Lee Kern, PhD, College of Education, Lehigh University

"Briesch, Chafouleas, and Riley-Tillman do a wonderful job of bringing to life their long line of research on the multiple applications of DBR. The authors demonstrate their passion and dedication for creating a tool that is easily accessible to all types of users. The book's easy-to-follow step-by-step guides and worksheets allow DBR to be understood by school-based practitioners and researchers alike. It presents ecologically valid assessment and intervention strategies that will doubtless make educators' lives easier and help to reduce problem behavior in classrooms."--Lindsey M. O'Brennan, PhD, Department of Educational and Psychological Studies, University of South Florida -