Preschool-Wide Evaluation Tool (PreSET)

View our recorded webinar: Using the PreSET(TM) to Measure, Monitor, and Achieve Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports in Early Childhood Settings presented by Elizabeth Steed and Tina Pomerleau.

A comprehensive tool that assesses program-wide positive behavior intervention and supports (PBIS), PreSET(TM) uncovers the full picture of PBIS in all types of early childhood settings through classroom observations and interviews. Conducted by an unbiased outside observer, such as a behavior consultant or school psychologist, PreSET(TM) helps programs assess universal features of effective PBIS across 8 key categories, measure progress toward their goals, and target quality improvement efforts.

This CD-ROM includes all the printable forms needed for PreSET(TM) implementation: the four PreSET(TM) 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). The essential Manual (sold separately) gives users thorough guidance on conducting and scoring PreSET(TM), a technical appendix of research, and a case study that walks readers through an entire evaluation.

A separate Manual gives users thorough guidance on conducting and scoring PreSET(TM), a technical appendix of PreSET(TM) research, and a case study that walks the reader through an entire evaluation.

With this comprehensive tool, early childhood programs will have the data they need to ensure effective PBIS and work toward better social-emotional development for all young children. Learn more about the entire PreSET(TM) system.

See which domain of school readiness in the Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework this tool addresses.

“"This is a must have for consultants committed to promotion of social emotional well-being and primary prevention."”

--Andy Frey, Ph.D.

Dr. Steed is Associate Professor in the Early Childhood Education program at the University of Colorado Denver. She received her doctorate in early intervention from the University of Oregon in 2006. Dr. Steed has been the principal investigator on several research projects and personnel preparation grants. She has published articles about early identification of social-emotional disorders in young children and evidence-based and culturally relevant practices to support young children with challenging behavior.

Ms. Pomerleau has more than 10 years of experience working in partnership with early childhood professionals, children, and families in order to effectively address the social and emotional needs of young children with challenging behaviors. Ms. Pomerleau has provided team-based facilitation, individualized consultation, and professional development for the implementation and sustainability of program-wide positive behavior intervention and support (PW-PBIS) within district special education preschool programs, private early childhood programs, and Head Start agencies, focusing on the provision of a three-tiered system of behavioral supports for preschool- and kindergarten-age children. In addition, Ms. Pomerleau also participates in grant writing, research opportunities, and current state and national initiatives including response-to-intervention for the advancement of PW-PBIS in early childhood settings.

Dr. Horner is the Alumni-Knight Endowed Professor of Special Education at the University of Oregon, where he directs the Educational and Community Supports research unit. He received his undergraduate degree in psychology from Stanford University, his master's degree in experimental psychology from Washington State University, and his doctorate in special education from the University of Oregon. Dr. Horner's research has focused on developing evidence-based interventions that result in socially significant changes for people with and without disabilities. As co-director with Dr. George Sugai of the Office of Special Education Programs Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, Dr. Horner coordinates research and technical assistance activities with multiple partners across the nation.

During the past 20 years, he has worked directly with schools and school administrators in the development of approaches for implementing school-wide systems of positive behavior support. He has been the editor of the Journal of The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, co-editor of the Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, and associate editor for the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and the American Journal on Mental Retardation.

In recognition of his achievements, Dr. Horner has received multiple awards, among them the Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis Public Service Behavior Analysis Award (2006), the American Association on Mental Retardation Education Award (2002), the TASH Positive Approaches Award (2000), and the American Psychological Association Fred Keller Educational Research Award (1996).

View our recorded webinar: Using the PreSET(TM) to Measure, Monitor, and Achieve Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports in Early Childhood Settings presented by Elizabeth Steed and Tina Pomerleau. A comprehensive tool that assesses program-wide positive behavior intervention and supports (PBIS), PreSET(TM) uncovers the full picture of PBIS in all types of early childhood settings through classroom observations and interviews. Conducted by an unbiased outside observer, such as a behavior consultant or school psychologist, PreSET(TM) helps programs assess universal features of effective PBIS across 8 key categories, measure progress toward their goals, and target quality improvement efforts. This CD-ROM includes all the printable forms needed for PreSET(TM) implementation: the four PreSET(TM) 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). The essential Manual (sold separately) gives users thorough guidance on conducting and scoring PreSET(TM), a technical appendix of research, and a case study that walks readers through an entire evaluation. A separate Manual gives users thorough guidance on conducting and scoring PreSET(TM), a technical appendix of PreSET(TM) research, and a case study that walks the reader through an entire evaluation. With this comprehensive tool, early childhood programs will have the data they need to ensure effective PBIS and work toward better social-emotional development for all young children. Learn more about the entire PreSET(TM) system. See which domain of school readiness in the Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework this tool addresses.

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