Behavior Assessment System for Children | Third Edition
BASC-3
A comprehensive set of rating scales and forms, BASC-3 helps you understand the behaviors and emotions of children and adolescents. Guidance on using this test in your telepractice.BASC-4 is now available!FILTER BY
BASC-3 Overview and Interpretation Live Webinar 3 Hours
A103000072171
Qualification Level
This 3-hour session provides an overview of the core assessment components of the BASC–3 model: the Teacher Rating Scales (TRS), Parent Rating Scales (PRS), and Self-Report of Personality (SRP). The composites and scales (Clinical, Adaptive, and Content) and the probability indexes that comprise these rating forms will be explained, and a discussion about how reporting and interpretation can be used to guide supports and interventions will also be included. Price includes up to 40 people per session.
Training orders will be processed within 5-7 business days of order placement. A training consultant will contact you to coordinate your training. Training dates are scheduled no earlier than 5 weeks from order placement.
BASC-3 Application of the BASC-3 in the Evaluation and Diagnosis of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in the Schools Live Webinar 3 Hours
A103000072173
Qualification Level
This 3-hour session focuses on the development and application of a school-based model of assessment of emotional and behavioral disorders. While this session addresses eligibility, it will emphasize developing a comprehensive diagnosis and understanding of the student. This session will also examine how differential diagnosis can guide the process of identification of evidence-based interventions tailored to student needs and This session will also introduce the BASC–3 Emotional Disturbance Qualification Scales (EDQS) which provides an IDIEA indicator aligned evaluation of students as well as a differentiation with social maladjustment. Price includes up to 40 people per session.
Training orders will be processed within 5-7 business days of order placement. A training consultant will contact you to coordinate your training. Training dates are scheduled no earlier than 5 weeks from order placement.
BASC-3 Combo Identifying and Supporting Students' Mental Health Needs and Promoting Social and Behavioral Well-Being Development On Demand 6 Hours
A103000355581
Qualification Level
This 6-hour learning track is designed to support BASC-3 users in optimizing their use of the tool to support students' mental health needs. The session includes two separate modules. Module One: Identifying and Supporting Students’ Mental Health Needs and Module Two: Promoting Social and Behavioral Well-Being Development. Participants will have access to this course for one year.
Training orders will be processed within 5-7 business days of order placement. On-demand training is accessed via a welcome email sent to the email address associated with the order.
BASC-3 Combo Identifying and Supporting Students' Mental Health Needs and Promoting Social and Behavioral Well-Being Development On Demand 6 Hours with CE
A103000355582
Qualification Level
This 6-hour on-demand session is targeted at B-and C-level users who are supporting the mental health needs of students in our schools. The session is two separate modules. Module One: Identifying and Supporting Students’ Mental Health Needs and Module Two: Promoting Social and Behavioral Well-Being Development are both included with this on-demand training. Participants will have access to this course for one year and are eligible to earn CE.
Training orders will be processed within 5-7 business days of order placement. On-demand training is accessed via a welcome email sent to the email address associated with the order.
BASC-3 Identifying and Supporting Students' Mental Health Needs Live Webinar 3 Hours
A103000264019
Qualification Level
This 3-hour session examines the current mental health crisis facing our students and discusses how a broadband assessment of behavior can be used evaluate the mental health needs of students. Specifically, the session explores how components of the BASC–3 can be used to identify mental health issues and how results from these assessments can be used in the interpretation process and to guide BASC–3 interventions and supports. Price includes up to 40 people per session.
Training orders will be processed within 5-7 business days of order placement. A training consultant will contact you to coordinate your training. Training dates are scheduled no earlier than 5 weeks from order placement.
- Publication date:
- 2015
- Age range:
- 2:0 - 21:11 (TRS and PRS); 6:0 through college age (SRP)
- Scores/interpretation:
- T scores and percentiles, for a general population and clinical populations
- Qualification level:
- B
- Completion time:
- 10-20 minutes (TRS and PRS), 30 minutes (SRP)
- Scoring options:
- Q-global® Web-based Administration, Scoring, and/or Reporting, or Manual Scoring
- Other languages:
- Spanish (Parent and Self-Report)
- Telepractice:
- Guidance on using this test in your telepractice
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Solve behavior issues today. For better lives tomorrow.
Help children thrive in their school and home environments with effective behavior assessment. The BASC™ holds an exceptional track record for providing a complete picture of a child’s behavior by applying a triangulation method for gathering information. BASC-3 uses a comprehensive set of rating scales and forms to provide a complete picture of a child's or adolescent’s behavior and emotions.
Benefits
- Differentiate between hyperactivity and attention problems
- Identify behavior problems as required by IDEA, and for developing FBAs, BIPs, and IEPs.
- Strong base of theory and research gives a thorough set of highly interpretable scales.
- Access to efficient and extensive reports using computer scoring and interpretation. Choice of end-to-end digital assessment via Q-global®. Remove the need for finding and sending paper forms, while reducing costs by only paying for digital forms that are returned.
Forms
Analyze the child’s behavior from three perspectives—Self, Teacher, and Parent using a comprehensive set of rating scales and forms to help you understand the behaviors and emotions of children and adolescents.
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Teacher Rating Scales (TRS)
- Completed by: Teacher or other qualified professional
- Measures: Adaptive and problem behaviors in the preschool or school setting
- Forms: Preschool (ages 2 to 5), child (ages 6 to 11), and adolescent (ages 12 to 21)
- Administration Time: 10-20 minutes
- Number of items: 105-165, using behaviors that are rated on a four-point scale of frequency, ranging from "Never" to "Almost Always"
- Validity: Validity and response set indexes used to help judge the quality of completed forms are also available.
Parent Rating Scales (PRS)
- Completed by: Parent or caregiver
- Measures: Adaptive and problem behaviors in the community and home setting
- Forms: Preschool (ages 2 to 5), child (ages 6 to 11), and adolescent (ages 12 to 21)
- Administration Time: 10-20 minutes
- Number of items: 139-175 items, using a four-choice response format
- Validity: Validity and response set indexes used to help judge the quality of completed forms are also available.
Self-Report of Personality (SRP)
- Completed by: Self
- Measures: Insight into a child's or adult's thoughts and feelings
- Forms: SRP-I (ages 6 to 7), child (ages 8 to 11), adolescent (ages 12 to 21), college (ages 18 to 25), Spanish version available for the child and adolescent forms only
- Administration Time: 30 minutes
- Validity: Includes validity scales for helping judge the quality of completed forms.
- A Spanish version is available for the child and adolescent forms only.
BASC-3 Student Observation System (SOS)
- Completed by: Qualified professional
- Records: Direct observations of a child’s behavior in a classroom setting
- Assesses: Both adaptive and maladaptive behaviors, from positive peer interaction to repetitive motor movements
- Administration Time: Uses momentary time sampling during three-second intervals spaced 30 seconds apart over a 15-minute period
- Can be employed for the direct observation portion of a Functional Behavior Assessment and can be used singly or with other BASC-3 components.
- Use your BASC-3 Q-global Administration/Report Digital usage (30866) to administer and generate a report.
EDQs Align with Constructs of ED
The BASC-3 Emotional Disturbance Qualification scales (EDQs) reflect new combinations of existing BASC-3 clinical and adaptive scales, grouped specifically to align with the constructs of Emotional Disturbance (ED), as defined by the Individual with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA, 2004). The EDQs cover five out of the six IDEA criterion for ED, including:
- Unsatisfactory Interpersonal Relationships
- Inappropriate Behavior/Feelings
- Unhappiness or Depression
- Physical Symptoms or Fears
- Schizophrenia and Related Disorders of Thought
Structured Developmental History (SDH)
Offers a comprehensive history and background survey that supplies a thorough review of social, psychological, developmental, educational, and medical information on the child. Can be administered on paper or digitally, in English and Spanish! Use your BASC-3 Q-global Administration/Report Digital usage (30866) to administer and generate a report.
Resources
The following samples and summaries are available for BASC-3.
Sample Reports
Summary Documents
- BASC-3 Overview Brochure
- BASC-3 Scales, Composites and Indexes for the TRS, PRS and SRP
- BASC-3 Publication Summary
- BASC-3 PRQ Flyer
Video
Videos to support children
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Use of Behavior Rating Scales during the Pandemic: Dr. Reynolds explains the best practices for using behavior rating scales successfully to support our students as we reengage.
The following training events are available for BASC-3.

