The Instruments

The Georgia Brief School Climate Inventory (GaBSCI) is a 9-item measure of students' perceptions of school climate across three dimensions (safety, teaching and learning, and relationships within the school).

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The Georgia Student Health Survey identifies safety and health issues that have a negative impact on student achievement and school climate.

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The Georgia Student Health Survey identifies safety and health issues that have a negative impact on student achievement and school climate.

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The Global Empathy Scale (GES) is a measure of high school aged student's self-reported awareness of political and social rights of others, emotional connectedness to others, as well as one's likelihood to speak up for others. The 11-items within this measure are responded to on a Likert scale. Subscore(s): Empathy

Goal Attainment Scales (GAS) offer an approach to evaluate changes in the academic and social behaviors of students. The GAS methodology is individualized and criterion-referenced and consists of three steps: 1) selecting a target academic outcome or behavior, 2) describing the target academic outcome or behavior, 3) developing 3-5 descriptions of the target academic outcome or behavior ranging from the least to most favorable. Each description is assigned a numerical rating that allows the scale to be used for ongoing monitoring and reporting of student progress.

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The Graduation Performance System (GPS) is a multidisciplinary, portfolio-based system that includes assessment components, professional development and curricular resources. It is designed to help teachers integrate global knowledge and skills into their instruction.

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The GORT-5 is an individually administered assessment of oral reading sold by Pearson.

The Grit Scale measures the extent to which individuals are able to maintain focus and interest, and persevere in obtaining long-term goals. It has 8-item, 10-item, and 12-item versions. Subscore(s): Goal Directed Behavior

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The GMADE (Group Mathematics Assessment and Diagnostic Evaluation) is a diagnostic mathematics test sold by Pearson that measures individual student skills in the main areas of math. The assesmsent aligns with standards by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and can be used for growth monitoring, strengths and areas for improvement identification, and student placement.

The GRADE (Group Reading Assessment and Diagnostic Evaluation) is a reading assessment for students from grade PreK to adult. For grades PreK-3, the diagnostic test measures reading skills that are consistent with the National Reading Panel and Reading First. The GRADE can be used with an RTI program to identify strengths and weaknesses and to track student growth.

Psychologist Carol Dweck created the 3-item Growth Mindset Scale to measure how much people believe that they can get smarter if they work at it. The scale is freely available. Researchers have used this scale primarily with students, including college students whose parents did not complete a four-year college degree (i.e., first-generation college students) and high school students living on a low income in Chile (Claro, Paunesku, & Dweck, 2016). Researchers have also used this scale with adults (Thompson et al., 2013), although not with adults in poverty.

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In Hall of Heroes, students enroll in a superhero middle school where they must build their powers and skills to make friends, resist peer pressure, and save the school from supervillain Dr. Klepto. In addition, students improve middle school readiness skills, such as locker combinations and getting to class on time. By building their skills during gameplay, they become more confident when they encounter similar challenges in real-world situations.

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The Healthy Families Parenting Inventory (HFPI) is a self-reporting instrument that measures nine parenting domains: social support, problem-solving, depression, personal care, mobilizing resources, role satisfaction, parent/child interaction, home environment, and parenting efficacy. The instrument, which contains 63 items, is often used for assessing home visitation early childhood programs.

The HEIghten Civic Competency and Engagement Assessment evaluates college students' learning. It particularly analyzes their knowledge of civic practices and institutions, skills in understanding civic-related situations, and attitudes of engagement. The civic competency portion is 30 questions.

The HEIghten Critical Thinking assessment is administered in a single 45-minute testing session. Each test taker answers 26 questions. The item types include critical thinking sets, short arguments or informational passages, and sets that present conditions applicable to a fictional situation. Subscore(s): Critical Thinking

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The HEIghten Written Communication assessment addresses four dimensions: Knowledge of social and rhetorical situations, knowledge of conceptual strategies, knowledge of language use and conventions, knowledge of the writing process. The HEIghten Written Communication assessment is administered in a single 45-minute testing session. The first section consists of an essay task that requires the test taker to compose an original response which adopts or defends a position on a claim. In the second section, the test taker is presented with two passage-based sets, each of which includes 12 selected-response questions. The Written Communication assessment is part of a larger suite that also measures Civic Competency & Engagement, Critical Thinking, Intercultural Competency & Diversity, and Quantitative Literacy. Subscore(s): Written Communication

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Hello Insight provides a suite of social-emotional learning (SEL) assessment tools designed to measure and enhance youth development in various contexts. These instruments collect real-time, research-based data to help educators, program leaders, and researchers understand how young people develop critical SEL competencies in different environments. Each Hello Insight tool is tailored to a specific setting, offering actionable insights to improve programs and support positive youth development. Hello Insight: Career/Workforce Readiness assesses SEL skills essential for workplace success, including: Self-management & responsibility – Meeting deadlines and staying organized. Communication & collaboration – Working effectively with teams. Problem-solving – Critical thinking and adaptability in workplace settings. Workplace confidence – Self-efficacy in professional environments. Designed for career readiness programs, internships, and workforce development initiatives, this assessment helps organizations measure how well they are preparing young people for future careers. It provides data to guide program improvements and ensure participants develop essential workplace skills.

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Hello Insight provides a suite of social-emotional learning (SEL) assessment tools designed to measure and enhance youth development in various contexts. These instruments collect real-time, research-based data to help educators, program leaders, and researchers understand how young people develop critical SEL competencies in different environments. Each Hello Insight tool is tailored to a specific setting, offering actionable insights to improve programs and support positive youth development. Hello Insight: College Readiness is an assessment tool designed to measure the social-emotional skills necessary for students to successfully transition to and thrive in college. Grounded in research on youth development and postsecondary success, this instrument helps educators and program leaders understand how well students are prepared for the academic, social, and emotional demands of college life. The assessment evaluates key competencies linked to college readiness and persistence, including: Self-management – Time management, organization, and responsibility. Growth mindset – Confidence in overcoming academic challenges. Resilience & adaptability – Coping with setbacks and adjusting to new environments. Self-advocacy – Seeking help and utilizing available resources. Social integration – Building relationships and a sense of belonging in college settings. Designed for high school students, college preparation programs, and postsecondary transition initiatives, this tool helps educators and counselors identify students' strengths and areas for growth as they prepare for college. The data can be used to: Support transition planning – Inform high school interventions to better equip students for postsecondary education. Enhance college readiness programs – Adjust programming to strengthen critical SEL skills. Improve student persistence – Help colleges and support programs identify students who may need additional resources to succeed.

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Hello Insight provides a suite of social-emotional learning (SEL) assessment tools designed to measure and enhance youth development in various contexts. These instruments collect real-time, research-based data to help educators, program leaders, and researchers understand how young people develop critical SEL competencies in different environments. Each Hello Insight tool is tailored to a specific setting, offering actionable insights to improve programs and support positive youth development. Hello Insight: Elementary Social and Emotional Learning is a developmentally appropriate SEL assessment for elementary-aged students, focusing on: Self-regulation – Managing emotions and behaviors. Social skills – Engaging positively with peers and adults. Growth mindset – Developing persistence and a love for learning. Designed for elementary schools and early youth development programs, this tool helps educators measure and track SEL skills in younger children. It supports early interventions and guides teachers in fostering foundational social-emotional competencies.

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Hello Insight provides a suite of social-emotional learning (SEL) assessment tools designed to measure and enhance youth development in various contexts. These instruments collect real-time, research-based data to help educators, program leaders, and researchers understand how young people develop critical SEL competencies in different environments. Each Hello Insight tool is tailored to a specific setting, offering actionable insights to improve programs and support positive youth development. This assessment evaluates how summer camp experiences contribute to SEL growth by focusing on key competencies such as: Self-awareness – Understanding emotions and behaviors in a new environment. Social skills – Building relationships and teamwork in an immersive setting. Resilience and independence – Adapting to challenges and developing self-sufficiency. Designed for youth-serving camp programs, this tool helps camp leaders assess the impact of outdoor, residential, and day camp experiences on personal development. The data informs program design to ensure camps effectively foster social-emotional growth.

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Hello Insight provides a suite of social-emotional learning (SEL) assessment tools designed to measure and enhance youth development in various contexts. These instruments collect real-time, research-based data to help educators, program leaders, and researchers understand how young people develop critical SEL competencies in different environments. Each Hello Insight tool is tailored to a specific setting, offering actionable insights to improve programs and support positive youth development. Hello Insight: SEL at Camp is a broad SEL assessment designed to measure: Emotional regulation – Managing emotions effectively. Growth mindset – Embracing challenges and learning from failure. Relationship skills – Communication, empathy, and collaboration. Decision-making – Responsible and ethical choices in social situations. Used in schools and youth development programs, this tool provides educators and program leaders with insights into how SEL skills develop over time. It supports curriculum improvement, student interventions, and program evaluation.

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Hello Insight provides a suite of social-emotional learning (SEL) assessment tools designed to measure and enhance youth development in various contexts. These instruments collect real-time, research-based data to help educators, program leaders, and researchers understand how young people develop critical SEL competencies in different environments. Each Hello Insight tool is tailored to a specific setting, offering actionable insights to improve programs and support positive youth development. Hello Insight: Sports evaluates how participation in sports programs builds SEL competencies, focusing on: Teamwork and collaboration – Learning to work with others toward a shared goal. Perseverance and grit – Overcoming obstacles and maintaining effort. Self-confidence – Believing in personal abilities and skills. Leadership and responsibility – Taking initiative and being accountable in a team setting. Designed for youth sports programs, this assessment helps coaches and organizations understand the impact of athletics on personal growth and social-emotional development. The data can inform coaching strategies and program design.

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Hello Insight provides a suite of social-emotional learning (SEL) assessment tools designed to measure and enhance youth development in various contexts. These instruments collect real-time, research-based data to help educators, program leaders, and researchers understand how young people develop critical SEL competencies in different environments. Each Hello Insight tool is tailored to a specific setting, offering actionable insights to improve programs and support positive youth development. Hello Insight: Youth Leadership and Action assesses SEL development in leadership-focused programs, emphasizing: Civic engagement – Interest and participation in community action. Empowerment – Confidence in leading and making decisions. Communication skills – Expressing ideas and advocating effectively. Collaboration – Engaging peers in meaningful projects. Intended for youth leadership programs, student councils, and activism initiatives, this assessment helps organizations evaluate how well they are preparing young people to take initiative and create change in their communities.

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This resource will help preservice and in-service teachers reflect on and assess how well they are implementing high-leverage practices (HLPs) for students with disabilities. In the tool, teachers and teacher candidates can self-assess on all 22 HLPs or target only specific HLPs. The content for this self-assessment is based on the HLP resources developed in the last several years (e.g., HLP videos, HLP Leadership Guides, and Practice-Based Learning Opportunities). The goals of this tool are as follows: To provide a resource that teacher candidates and in-service teachers can use to self assess and reflect on their use of HLPs. To provide teacher candidates, faculty, in-service teachers, and administrators data on HLP implementation that can be used to guide professional learning and supports. To provide a broad measure on the ability of teacher candidates and in-service teachers to implement HLPs, which can serve as a basis of discussion with faculty and administrators. This tool has four sections to represent the four areas of practice: (1) Collaboration; (2) Assessment; (3) Social/Emotional/Behavioral, and (4) Instructional. Teachers respond to the probes across the HLPs to indicate their understanding and use of HLPs in their classrooms using the following scale: 5 = Mastered. I already apply this skill to my work and have noted improvements in student learning. 4 = I can apply this skill to my work with some confidence. 3 = Making progress. I am just beginning to understand how to apply this skill to my work. 2 = I believe this concept and/or skill is important but do not yet understand how to apply it in my classroom. 1 = I am unfamiliar with this principle or element. N/A = Not applicable

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The High School Survey of Student Engagement, a self-report measure, is built on a three-pronged framework of student engagement in their learning environment. The 121 items in this the survey consists of both open response and selected response questions. Subscore(s): Cognitive/intellectual/academic engagement, Social/behavioral/participatory engagement, Emotional engagement

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The HMH Math Inventory is an assessment that can be used for universal screening and growth monitoring. The adaptive, computer-based test can be taken three to five times per year. The HMH Math Inventory was developed with guidance from the National Math Panel, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and was developed to align with the Common Core State Standards.

The HMH Reading Inventory, an adaptive test of reading comprehension developed by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH), consists of two subtests: the Foundational Reading Assessment and the Reading Comprehension Assessment.

This survey is meant to provide a social-emotional portrait of a young person. The data can be reported at an individual, classroom, school, and district level. The survey measures student perceptions of strengths and struggles in order to show where more support is needed. Subscore(s): Assertiveness, Engagement, Belonging, Reflection

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Catching “red flag” behaviors early is an essential part of helping children and adolescents before social-emotional difficulties become major roadblocks to success in school and in life. These two easy, reliable screening tools give K–12 education professionals a comprehensive look at a child’s social-emotional strengths and risk behaviors, both in school (the School Social Behavior Scales, Second Edition) and at home and in the community (the Home & Community Social Behavior Scales).

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The Homework Management Scale (HMS) measures self-regulation and students' abilities to manage homework completion. Subscore(s): Five subscale scores are reported: Arranging the environment, Managing time, Handling distraction, Monitoring motivation, Controlling emotion

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