Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the guest speaker and do not necessarily reflect those of Multi-Health Systems Inc. (MHS, Inc.). The article has also been edited for clarity. In the heat of summer, Emily Kircher-Morris finds herself in Little Rock, Arkansas. She came to speak at the 2026 School-Based Mental...
Choosing a narrowband assessment, which targets and focuses on specific aspects of an individual's functioning (i.e., particular behavior or challenge), should involve the following consideration: Does the assessment have strong psychometric properties? Can this assessment support a diagnosis? How is the assessment administered? Can the assessment work alongside other sources...
At a glance: Coaching can influence some of an organization’s most important outcomes, but proving its impact is often a challenge. The Emotional Quotient-Inventory™ 2.0 (EQ-i 2.0®) helps make emotional intelligence measurable by translating behavior change into observable, trackable progress. When organizations can connect emotional intelligence development to leadership effectiveness and workplace...
At a glance: Identification is only the first step. How students are grouped, taught, and challenged is what ultimately shapes their growth. A strong score offers important insight into how a student thinks, but it should never limit their opportunities. Instead, understanding how to interpret and act on results is...
Key takeaways LS/CMI is grounded in the Risk–Need–Responsivity (RNR) framework, linking assessment to intervention through structured identification of criminogenic risk, need, and responsivity considerations. Global use depends on disciplined localization, not informal adaptation, to maintain its core structure while aligning with local systems. Localization takes multiple forms, including system integration, language and...
At a glance: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is not a single continuum of ability; it is a profile of uneven strengths and challenges that cannot be meaningfully reduced to a global label. When labels stand in for assessment, critical needs may be overlooked, strengths minimized, and decisions misinformed. The...
At a glance: Emotional intelligence (EI) doesn’t just develop with time, targeted efforts accelerate meaningful growth EI is a critical skill to build in healthcare, supporting performance, patient care, and staff well-being under pressure With the right measurement, EI development becomes visible, trackable, and actionable—not just theoretical Healthcare professionals work in environments that are as meaningful as they are demanding, requiring...
At a glance: Assessment challenges are often workflow problems, not resistance to innovation. Fragmented systems and duplicate processes can create unnecessary burden for school psychologists. Better integration (not more tools) can meaningfully reduce cognitive and administrative load. Small changes that reuse existing data and reduce system switching can free time for student‑centered work. ...
At a glance: ADHD, anxiety, trauma, and mood disorders can present with a striking symptom overlap, but the underlying drivers (and treatments) are not the same. Surface symptoms rarely tell the full story; patterns across context, time, and informants are what differentiate. When the differential is unclear, better data—not more symptom checklists—is what...
At a glance: Multiple measures provide deeper insight: The Naglieri General Ability Tests are comprised of three complementary tests (verbal, nonverbal, and quantitative) that can be used individually or together to help educators build a richer and more complete understanding of student general ability. Designed to support fair identification: Language-free, visually based test content helps minimize barriers related to language, culture, and prior academic opportunity, allowing more students to demonstrate their true potential for better...
