SRSS Overview

What Is the SRSS?

The Student Risk Screening Scale (SRSS) is a brief, evidence-based universal screening tool used to identify students who may be at risk for behavioral and emotional challenges. Teachers complete the screening by rating each of their students on a set of behavioral indicators.

The SRSS is a key part of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework. By screening all students, you can identify who may need additional support early, before problems escalate.

Two Variants

Standard Education supports two versions of the SRSS, designed for different age groups:

SRSS-IE (Internalizing/Externalizing)

For K-12 students. Teachers rate students on 12 behavioral indicators, which produce two separate scores:

• Externalizing score: Reflects outward-directed behaviors like aggression, defiance, or disruption
• Internalizing score: Reflects inward-directed behaviors like anxiety, withdrawal, or sadness

Each score maps to a risk tier: Low, Moderate, or High.

SRSS-EC (Early Childhood)

For PreK students. Teachers rate students on 11 behavioral indicators that produce a single Externalizing score, which maps to a risk tier: Low, Moderate, or High.

Screening Workflow

Your screening process follows these steps:

1. Set up the roster: District administrator uploads a roster file with student-teacher assignments for the screening window
2. Open the window: District opens the screening window (typically Fall, Winter, or Spring)
3. Teachers complete screening: Teachers log in and rate each student in their roster
4. Monitor progress: District administrator uses the SRSS Status dashboard to track completion
5. Review results: Once screenings are complete, results appear immediately in the SRSS dashboard
6. Plan support: Teams review results and design interventions based on risk tiers

Understanding Risk Tiers

SRSS-IE Externalizing (K-12)

• Low Risk (0–1): Student is not showing significant behavioral concerns
• Moderate Risk (2–8): Student may benefit from targeted support
• High Risk (9–21): Student likely needs individualized intervention

SRSS-IE Internalizing (K-12)

• Low Risk (0–1): Student is not showing significant internalizing concerns
• Moderate Risk (2–3): Student may benefit from additional support
• High Risk (4–15): Student likely needs individualized support

SRSS-EC Externalizing (PreK)

• Low Risk (0–3): Not showing significant concerns
• Moderate Risk (4–8): May benefit from targeted support
• High Risk (9–33): Likely needs individualized intervention

What You'll See in the Dashboard

The SRSS dashboard gives you a complete view of screening results across your school or district:

• Pie charts showing the overall distribution of risk levels
• Bar charts breaking down risk by school, grade level, or demographic groups
• Student list table with individual scores and risk tier classifications
• Filters for school, grade, term, school year, and demographic characteristics

This combination helps you see both the big picture and individual student details at a glance.

Important Notes

Next Steps

• Learn how to read and interpret SRSS results
• Explore the specific screening tools: SRSS-IE or SRSS-EC
• Find out how to track screening completion
• Review score interpretation guidelines