@article{ref1,
title="Behavioral assessment in the schools: obtaining and evaluating information for individualized programming",
journal="Special services in the schools",
year="1984",
author="Fagley, N.   S.",
volume="1",
number="2",
pages="45-57",
abstract="This article discusses behavioral assessment as a way of obtaining and evaluating information used to individualize programming for special needs pupils. Behavioral assessment offers a range of techniques for gathering and for evaluating information. Strategies for obtaining information that are described are self-monitoring, direct observation, permanent product review, and retrospective ratings using behavior checklists. Strategies for evaluating information that are discussed are single-case research designs and social validation. These strategies assist in identifying pupil problems and selecting interventions, evaluating student progress, assessing treatment fidelity, determining causality, and revising individualized programs by providing a broad base for decision-making.<p />",
language="",
issn="0739-9820",
doi="10.1300/J008v01n02_05",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/J008v01n02_05"
}