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Miller, PhD 1, Nicholas Crovello, PhD2, and Nicole Swenson, MA 1  \nAbstract  \nDirect Behavior Ratings (DBRs) are behavioral assessment methods that combine the benefits of systematic direct observation and behavior rating scales. That is, DBRs involve the observation of operationally defined target behaviors during a prespecified observation period and the evaluation of those behaviors via brief ratings. In this way, DBR is considered a hybrid assessment method. This article describes the landscape of DBR tools and provides an overview of the procedures and research currently available to support the use of one specific version, DBR–Single Item Scales (DBR-SIS), for progress monitoring within multi-tiered systems of support.  \nKeywords  \nprogress monitoring  \nAssessment of Focus  \nDirect Behavior Rating–Single Item Scales (DBR-SIS) .  \nPurpose  \nCollecting data about student progress is integral to collaborative problem solving, accountability, and support delivery in schools. Frequent and repeated collection of progress monitoring data allows educators to evaluate student performance and make decisions about supports that can best fulfill student needs. Even with the use of evidence-based interventions, collecting reliable and valid progress monitoring data is the only way to confirm that students are receiving appropriate and effective services and are making progress toward their goals. There is a need for evidence-based behavioral progress monitoring tools to be used within multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) to support data-based decision making. To this end, Direct Behavior Ratings (DBRs) are assessment methods that have been effectively used by educators to monitor student progress in response to behavioral interventions and are viable options for measuring student behavioral progress within an MTSS framework.  \nBrief Description  \nDBRs refer to a category of assessments that allow for repeated observations and efficient ratings of behavior, which are essential characteristics of any progress monitoring tool within MTSS. DBRs are hybrid assessment methods, in that they combine the strengths of direct observations with the efficiency of rating scales. Different types of DBRs have  \nbeen developed, including both single item scales (DBR-SIS) which involve rating a single global target behavior (such as academic engagement) and multi-item scales (DBR-MIS) which involve rating multiple discrete behaviors (such as staying seated, raising hand, and completing assigned tasks) . Here, we focus specifically on DBR-SIS, which has been the focus of many of the studies included in the special issue and has been validated for both screening and progress monitoring purposes. Using DBR-SIS, teachers observe students fora prespecified period of time and provide daily ratings on target behaviors using a 0 to 10 scale to rate the proportion of time the student was engaged in the target behavior. A large portion of the validation work that has been completed surrounding DBR-SIS involves a standard form that includes three core behavioral competencies that are critical to student success: academically engaged, respectful, and disruptive behavior. However, users also have the option to create individualized scales and define additional target behaviors.  \nProcedures  \nThe first step in using DBR-SIS is to select target behaviors that are of interest for progress monitoring. The standard DBR-SIS form involves the assessment of  \n1 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Minneapolis, USA 2University of ","cbCaigSph9KVooSn","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigSph9KVooSn","pdf",748892,"English","# Abstract\n## Purpose\n## Brief Description\n## Procedures","[{\"question\":\"What are Direct Behavior Ratings (DBRs) and how do they work?\",\"answer\":\"DBRs combine systematic direct observation of operationally defined target behaviors with brief ratings completed during a prespecified observation period. This makes them a hybrid assessment approach.\"},{\"question\":\"What is DBR–Single Item Scales (DBR-SIS) used for?\",\"answer\":\"DBR-SIS supports progress monitoring within multi-tiered systems of support by producing repeated behavioral data that can guide data-based decisions about interventions.\"},{\"question\":\"What steps are involved in using DBR-SIS?\",\"answer\":\"First, select the target behaviors for monitoring, then choose an observation period appropriate to the student and intervention team. Ratings should be completed immediately after the observation to strengthen accuracy.\"}]","Bridging the Gap: Direct Behavior Rating–Single Item Scales - Assessment for Effective Intervention | PDF",1792074784]