Preschool-Wide Evaluation Tool™ (PreSET™) Manual, Research Edition

Assessing Universal Program-Wide Positive Behavior Support in Early Childhood

Authors: Elizabeth A. Steed, Ph.D., Tina M. Pomerleau, M.Ed.

A comprehensive tool that assesses program-wide PBIS in all types of early childhood settings, PreSET™ uncovers the full picture of PBIS through classroom observations and interviews. An ideal way to target quality improvement efforts and determine professional development needs.

PreSET™ will help programs

• Take first steps toward improving kindergarten readiness. Only 40% of preschool children have the social-emotional skills they need for kindergarten. With the results of PreSET™, programs will know what they need to work on to better support these critical skills.
• Assess universal features of effective PBIS. PreSET™ assesses classroom and program-wide PBIS variables across 8 key categories, including behavioral expectations, family involvement and program support.
• Measure progress toward goals. PreSET™ generates a simple percentage of how well a program is implementing PBIS, so programs can see at a glance how they're progressing.
• Report better outcomes to OSEP. PreSET™ helps programs determine how well they're addressing social-emotional skills and behavior, so they can work on trouble spots and report improved outcomes to OSEP.
• Target quality improvement efforts. With the included Action Plan form, programs can easily develop a plan to strengthen behavior interventions.
• Determine professional development needs. What do teachers need to learn to better support children's social-emotional development? PreSET™ results highlight which areas should be targeted for future professional development.

The complete PreSET™ consists of this Manual and a CD-ROM. The Manual gives users thorough guidance on conducting and scoring PreSET™, a technical appendix of PreSET™ research, and a case study that walks the reader through an entire evaluation. The CD-ROM includes all the printable forms: the four PreSET™ forms (Administrator Interview Guide, Classroom Interview and Observation, Classroom Summary, and Scoring Guide), plus two forms for planning next steps (an Action Plan and Sample Feedback Form).

With this comprehensive tool, early childhood programs will have the data they need to determine whether PBIS is working, target interventions and program improvements, and work toward better social-emotional development for all young children.

Reviews

Book News - June 25, 2012
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Howard Muscott, Director, New Hampshire Center for Effective Behavioral Intervention and Supports - October 18, 2011
"An excellent resource for early childhood programs who want to improve behavior support for all their students. Steed, Pomerleau and Horner have given the field a practical, yet powerful way to assess and improve evidence-based program-wide and classroom practices."

Barbara Kaiser, Co-author of Challenging Behavior in Young Children: Understanding, Preventing and Responding Effectively 3rd Ed. - September 26, 2011
"Uses clear language and provides the tools needed to effectively evaluate a program's use of preschool-wide positive behavior support."

Sara Whitcomb, University of Massachusetts Amherst - September 26, 2011
"An incredibly valuable tool for early childhood professionals seeking to systematically, skillfully, and efficiently promote positive behavior in early childhood settings."

Andy Frey, Associate Professor, Kent School of Social Work, University of Louisville - September 26, 2011
"This is a must have for consultants committed to promotion of social emotional well-being and primary prevention."

Contributors: Elizabeth A. Steed Ph.D. Author: Tina M. Pomerleau M.Ed.

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