The Devereux Behavior Rating Scale (DBRS™) School Form is used to detect severe emotional disturbances in students. It is based on federal criteria and can be used by educators, psychologists, guidance counselors, and other assessment professionals.
The Devereux Behavior Rating Scale (DBRS™) School Form is used to detect severe emotional disturbances in students. It is based on federal criteria and can be used by educators, psychologists, guidance counselors, and other assessment professionals.
Jack A. Naglieri, PhD, Paul A. LeBuffe, Steven I. Pfeiffer, PhD, ABPP
Overview:Detect severe emotional disturbances in students
Age Range:5:0 - 18:0
RTI Tiers:RTI Levels 2 and 3
Completion Time:5 minutes
Norms:Separate by age and sex for both parent and teacher raters
Use this fast and versatile tool for identifying behaviors that may indicate severe emotional disturbances in children and adolescents. The Devereux Behavior Rating Scale—School Formis based on federal criteria and can be used by educators, psychologists, guidance counselors, and other assessment professionals.
The 40-item scale is especially effective used in conjunction with other findings to monitor and evaluate progress during educational interventions, or to determine whether a seriously emotionally disturbed child or adolescent should be placed in a special education program
Two forms feature separate sets of items appropriate for children (5 through 12 years) and adolescents (13 through 18 years).
The four subscales address the individual areas identified in the federal definition of Serious Emotional Disturbance. These are Interpersonal Problems, Inappropriate Behaviors/Feelings, Depression, and Physical Symptoms/Fears.
The Devereux School Formmeets the most current professional standards for psychological assessment instruments with:
