"Yoga Flow" Retrieved from Wix.com (video)

Tools and Resources for Therapists and School Staff

SSIS-SEL

"SSIS CoLab" Retrieved from: https://ssiscolab.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/SSIS_SEL_Logo@4x.png

A comprehensive, evidence-based, social emotional learning system that assesses key academic skills and integrates the different components with an aligned, multi-tiered intervention.

Results can be individualized or based on whole-classroom behaviors.
- Universal for ages 4-14 or grades PreK-12 and small groups in Tier 2 and 3
These results can help enable teachers and therapists to create a progress-monitoring plan.
Aligned with CASEL framework
30 minutes to administer screening tool to a classroom of 25 students
Can be used as a monitoring tool to evaluate changes over time.
Each SEL domain is assessed on a 5-level rubric that defines behaviors at each specific level of competency.
Paper or online form.
Available in English or Spanish.

The SSIS Rating Forms are norm-referenced assessments of five major SEL competencies and are completed by teachers, parents, and students. The results are directly linked to the SSIS SEL CIP for intervention.

Elliot, S., PhD, & Gresham, F., PhD. (n.d.). SSIS Social-Emotional

Learning Edition. Pearson Assessments. https://www.pearsonassessments.com/store/usassessments/en/Store/Professional-Assessments/Behavior/SSIS-Social-Emotional-Learning-Edition/p/100001940.html#?tab=product-details

BASC-3 BESS

"BASC Test" Retrieved from: pearsonclinical.com

A reliable, quick, and systematic way to determine behavioral and emotional strengths and weaknesses of participants being evaluated.

PreK- high school
5-10 minute completion time
Meausurements look at various components of SEL
- Self regulation risk index: self-control, including hyperactivity and attention problems.
- Internalizing risk index: locus of control, social stress, anxiety, depression, and sense of inadequacy.
- Personal adjustment risk: relations with parents, interpersonal relations, self-esteem, and self-reliance domains
  - Important for establishing good relationships with others, as well as a healthy view of oneself
$1 per student per year, $500 implementation support fee per year

Kamphaus, R., PhD, & Reynolds, C., PhD. (n.d.). BASC-3 Behavioral and Emotional Screening System. Pearson Assessments. https://www.pearsonassessments.com/store/usassessments/en/Store/Professional-Assessments/Behavior/Comprehensive/BASC-3-Behavioral-and-Emotional-Screening-System/p/100001482.html

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Review 360

"R360" Retrieved from: https://www.houstonisd.org/cms/lib2/TX01001591/Centricity/Domain/8051/review360.png

Comprehensive, web-based behavior improvement system that provides educators with the training, recommendations, and resources they need to help improve student behavior and academic success.

Suitable for general and special education
Supports consistent communication between educators, administrators, and caregivers.
Reduces suspensions
Tracks and monitors inclusion rates
Implements anti-bullying initiatives
Implements PBIS/RTI for behavior and best practice approaches for common behavioral issues
Provides data to assess student improvement and program effectiveness
Powerful data tracking, reporting, and progress monitoring
Quick and easy guided setup and configuration
Referral automation using a research-based set of standard incident-generating behaviors
Charts, graphs, and reports which can be generated by various criteria such as gender, ethnicity, grade, and teacher
Includes BASC-3 BESS and SSIS-SEL screening tools

"Review360 is a platform that supports the implementation of an MTSS systematic process for problem-solving, data-based decision-making, and equitable practice. In addition, the platform supports the further development of teachers’ professional development, and the effectiveness of communicating with parents on student progress towards behavioral and social-emotional growth."

Review360 Behavior Matters. (n.d.). Pearson Assessments. https://www.pearsonassessments.com/store/usassessments/en/Store/Professional-Assessments/Behavior/Review360-Behavior-Matters/p/100000732.html

Screening Tools and Assessments for Social Emotional Learning

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Role of OT

"School Based Occupational Therapy" Retrieved from: https://www.ptsrehab.com/ot-month-helping-children-within-the-schools/

Scope of Practice

Promote Engage Advocate

Occupational Therapists are trained and have expertise in promoting function and occupational engagement of all students in school participation.

Within the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework Domain and Practice, OTs address activities of daily living (ADLs), rest and sleep. play, social participation, and education.

OTs are skilled in environmental and technology adaptations to promote occupational performance.

OTs can provide greater insight into underlying factors that might be affecting the student's participation.

OTs can advocate for interventions from school staff and administrators.

(The AOTA Response to Intervention Workgroup, 2012b)

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA

As a primary service under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA), occupational therapy practitioners collaborate with early childhood and school teams to promote the physical, communication, cognitive, adaptive, and social-emotional domains of infants and toddlers. As a related service under Part B of IDEA and a pupil service under Elementary and Secondary Education Act (also known as No Child Left Behind), occupational therapy practitioners support children and youth by promoting participation in home, school, and community life. (The AOTA Response to Intervention Workgroup, 2012b. "Scope of Pracice")

Professional Qualifications

School-based practice is a critical component within every OT curriculum. Within the IDEA, OTs can provide services that include "developmental, corrective, and other supportive services as required to assist a child who benefits from special education". (The AOTA Response to Intervention Workgroup, 2012b. "Professional Preparation and Qualifications")

A Team Approach

OTs can work in collaboration with a team to address the needs and goals of students. The team will often engage in a process to identify the problem, generate a hypothesis for the reasoning for the problem, develop and implement a plan, and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan. (Fuchs et al., 2003 as cited in The AOTA Response to Intervention Workgroup, 2012b).

The AOTA Response to Intervention Workgroup. (2012b). AOTA practice advisory on occupational therapy in response to intervention. The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. https://www.aota.org/-/media/corporate/files/practice/children/browse/school/rti/aota%20rti%20practice%20adv%20final%20%20101612.pdf

Gorski, D. (n.d.). What is Response to Intervention (RTI)? RTI Action Network. http://www.rtinetwork.org/learn/what/whatisrti

What Is MTSS? Multi-Tiered System of Supports Ultimate Guide - Branching Minds. (n.d.). https://www.branchingminds.com/mtss-guide