Screening for Internalizing Behavior in the Classroom

Students with internalizing behavioral concerns are an overlooked and under-served segment within education., especially in comparison to students with externalizing behavioral issues. The trend unfortunately results in poor academic and societal outcomes. In response, early prevention and identification through universal screening practices has become an important method for combating internalizing problems in education. However, a dearth of knowledge for how to identify and serve these students exist. Areas for needed improvement include a better understanding of the screening instruments available and how educators can more effectively look out for look out for signs of internalizing behavior problems. The following presentation will seek to review some of the most emperically supported screeners for internalizing problem behaviors. It will also provide strategies that teachers and parents can use to be more aware for early warning signs for internalizing problems across different ages and gender