TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2010//
TI  - Score Reliability and Validity of the Student Risk Screening Scale: A Psychometrically Sound, Feasible Tool for Use in Urban Middle Schools
JO  - Journal of emotional and behavioral disorders (Austin)
A1  - Lane, Kathleen Lynne
A1  - Bruhn, Allison L.
A1  - Eisner, Shanna L.
A1  - Robertson Kalberg, Jemma
SP  - 211
EP  - 224
VL  - 18
IS  - 4
N2  - In this article, the authors examine the psychometric properties of the Student Risk Screening Scale (SRSS) for use in urban middle schools. Results of Studies 1 and 2 suggest strong internal consistency and test—retest stability. Study 1 supports the predictive validity of the SRSS, with students at low risk being able to be differentiated from moderate- to high-risk status on behavioral and academic measures. Study 2 also supports predictive validity up to 2 years following initial SRSS status, with students in the low-risk group having significantly fewer out-of-school suspensions, fewer unexcused absences, and higher grade point averages than students in the moderate- and high-risk groups. In addition, results of Study 1 support the feasibility of the SRSS, with increased use over time serving as a behavioral marker for social validity. Limitations and implications for future research are discussed.<p />
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SN  - 1063-4266
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1063426609349733
ID  - ref1
ER  -