Cecil R. Reynolds

Randy W. Kamphaus

The Behaviour Assessment System for Children, Fourth Edition (BASC-4) helps clinicians understand the behavioural and emotional strengths and concerns of youth from preschool through college-age. This comprehensive assessment system includes teacher and parent rating forms, self-report surveys, observation tools, history questionnaires, and clinician rating forms. The BASC-4 supports screening and prevention programs, intervention planning, mental health diagnosis, and special-education decision-making. &nbsp;<br />
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Q-global

Material Type

Manuals

Record Forms

Report Type

Score Reports

Subscriptions

Language

English

Spanish

Training Type

Live webinar

Behavior Assessment System for Children | Fourth Edition 

BASC-4 helps educators and clinicians assess the behaviours and emotions of children and adolescents through comprehensive rating scales, forms, and reports. Available in English and Spanish. 

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Booklets, record forms, answer sheets, report usages & subscriptions

Test forms & reports

Manuals, stimulus books, replacement items & other materials

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Behavior Assessment System for Children | Third Edition

BASC-3 Intervention Guide & Materials

BASC Social Wellness Skills System

BASC-4 TRS Preschool Record Forms English Qty 25 (Print)

BASC-4 TRS Preschool Record Forms Spanish Qty 25 (Print)

BASC-4 TRS Child Record Forms English Qty 25 (Print)

BASC-4 TRS Child Record Forms Spanish Qty 25 (Print)

BASC-4 TRS Adolescent Record Forms English Qty 25 (Print)

BASC-4 TRS Adolescent Record Forms Spanish Qty 25 (Print)

BASC-4 PRS Preschool Record Forms English Qty 25 (Print)

BASC-4 PRS Preschool Record Forms Spanish Qty 25 (Print)

BASC-4 PRS Child Record Forms English Qty 25 (Print)

BASC-4 PRS Child Record Forms Spanish Qty 25 (Print)

BASC-4 PRS Adolescent Record Forms English Qty 25 (Print)

BASC-4 PRS Adolescent Record Forms Spanish Qty 25 (Print)

BASC-4 SRP Interview Record Forms English Qty 25 (Print)

BASC-4 SRP Child Record Forms English Qty 25 (Print)

BASC-4 SRP Child Record Forms Spanish Qty 25 (Print)

BASC-4 SRP Adolescent Record Forms English Qty 25 (Print)

BASC-4 SRP Adolescent Record Forms Spanish Qty 25 (Print)

BASC-4 SRP College Record Forms English Qty 25 (Print)

BASC-4 SDH Record Forms English Qty 25 (Print)

BASC-4 SDH Record Forms Spanish Qty 25 (Print)

BASC-4 SOS Record Forms English Qty 25 (Print)

Includes 1 on-screen administration, scoring and reporting for the TRS, PRS, SRP, SDH or SOS

BASC-4 Q-global Score Report Qty 1 (Digital)

Unlimited-Use Scoring Subscriptions for use with paper forms. The subscription can be used for scoring and reporting the TRS, PRS, SRP, PRQ and SOS. The SDH does not require scoring and is not included.

BASC-4 Q-global Scoring Subscription 1 Year (Digital)

Includes printed manual and digital Normative Supplement

BASC-4 Manual (Print)

Includes digital manual and digital Normative Supplement

BASC-4 Q-global Manual (Digital)

Includes 1 BASC-4 Manual (Print), BASC-4 Q-global Normative Supplement (Digital) and 10 Q-global Score Report usages for TRS, PRS, SRP, SDH or SOS forms.

BASC-4 Q-global Starter Kit (Print)

Includes 1 BASC-4 Manual (DIGITAL), BASC-4 Q-global Normative Supplement (Digital) and 10 Q-global Score Report usages for TRS, PRS, SRP, SDH or SOS forms.

BASC-4 Q-global Starter Kit (Digital)

Includes 1 BASC-4 Manual (Print), BASC-4 Q-global Normative Supplement (Digital), 1-Year Subscription to Online scoring of paper forms/manual entry and 1 Pkg each English record forms of TRS, PRS, SRP, SDH, and SOS forms.&nbsp;The Unlimited-use Scoring Subscription includes scoring and reporting for the TRS, PRS, SRP and SOS only, the SDH does not require scoring and is not part of the subscription.

BASC-4 Q-global Complete Kit English with Q-global Scoring Subscription 1 Year (Print/Digital)

Includes 1 BASC-4 Manual (Print), BASC-4 Q-global Normative Supplement (Digital), 1-Year Subscription to Online scoring of paper forms/manual entry and 1 Pkg each English record forms of TRS, PRS, SRP, SDH, and SOS forms. The Unlimited-use Scoring Subscription includes scoring and reporting for the TRS, PRS, SRP and SOS only, the SDH does not require scoring and is not part of the subscription.

BASC-4 Q-global Complete Kit English And Spanish with Q-global Scoring Subscription 1 Year (Print/Digital)

Includes unlimited scoring per user for use with paper forms for the TRS, PRS, SRP-Child, or SRP-Adolescent forms and includes Intervention Recommendations. Please note: Intervention recommendations are not available for the SRP-I and SRP-College forms.

BASC-4 Q-global Scoring Subscription with Intervention Recommendations 1 Year (Digital)

<p>Thursday, June 25, 2026<br />
12:00 pm &ndash; 3:00 pm ET</p>

<p>The emotional and behavioral needs of today&rsquo;s youth continue to evolve, requiring assessment tools that reflect current research and support high-stakes educational decision-making. This session examines key enhancements in the BASC-4, including updated norms, new narrow-band Mood Disorder, Autism, and ADHD scales, and expanded content scales designed to capture contemporary student profiles accurately and comprehensively. Participants will learn how BASC-4 composite and scale scores, clinical indexes, and Emotional Disturbance Qualification Scales (EDQS) can be applied to differential diagnosis and IDEA eligibility determinations, with a focus on Emotional Disturbance, while continuing to provide evidence-based links to interventions that work.</p>

<p>Each learner in attendance will need a purchased seat.</p>


BASC-4: A Comprehensive System of Behavioral & Emotional Assessment Live Webinar with Dr. Cecil Reynolds June 25

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			<p><strong>Audience:</strong><br />
			This session is targeted for new and familiar BASC-3 users who are looking to learn about the new release from the author himself.</p>

			<p><strong>Course description:</strong><br />
			Thursday, June 25, 2026<br />
			12:00 pm &ndash; 3:00 pm ET<br />
			<br />
			The emotional and behavioral needs of today&rsquo;s youth continue to evolve, requiring assessment tools that reflect current research and support high-stakes educational decision-making. This session examines key enhancements in the BASC-4, including updated norms, new narrow-band Mood Disorder, Autism, and ADHD scales, and expanded content scales designed to capture contemporary student profiles accurately and comprehensively. Participants will learn how BASC-4 composite and scale scores, clinical indexes, and Emotional Disturbance Qualification Scales (EDQS) can be applied to differential diagnosis and IDEA eligibility determinations, with a focus on Emotional Disturbance, while continuing to provide evidence-based links to interventions that work.<br />
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			Each learner in attendance will need a purchased seat.<br />
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			<em>Coming Soon</em> - View the course overview, learning outcomes, agenda, presenter information, and disclosure.</p>

			<p><strong>Learning objectives:</strong><br />
			After attending this session, participants will be able to:</p>

			<ul>
				<li>Identify key enhancements in the BASC-4 and explain how updated norms and new scales reflect current research and population trends.</li>
				<li>Interpret BASC-4 composite scores, content scales, clinical indexes, and EDQS to support differential diagnosis of emotional and behavioral concerns.</li>
				<li>Apply BASC-4 data to IDEA eligibility determinations, with a specific focus on alignment with criteria for Emotional Disturbance (ED).</li>
				<li>Integrate BASC-4 results into multidisciplinary evaluation practices to support valid, defensible, and educationally meaningful decision-making.</li>
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						<p style="text-align:center"><strong>Earn 3.0 CE credits</strong><br />
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						<p><span class="minor">Pearson is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Pearson maintains responsibility for this program and its content.</span></p>
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						<p style="text-align:center"><strong>Earn 3.0 CPD credits</strong><br />
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						<p><span class="minor">NASP Approved Provider # 1010<br />
						Pearson is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer continuing education for school psychologists. Pearson maintains responsibility for the program.</span></p>
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Training details

<p>Thursday, August 13, 2026<br />
12:00 pm &ndash; 3:00 pm ET</p>

<p>The emotional and behavioral needs of today&rsquo;s youth continue to evolve, requiring assessment tools that reflect current research and support high-stakes educational decision-making. This session examines key enhancements in the BASC-4, including updated norms, new narrow-band Mood Disorder, Autism, and ADHD scales, and expanded content scales designed to capture contemporary student profiles accurately and comprehensively. Participants will learn how BASC-4 composite and scale scores, clinical indexes, and Emotional Disturbance Qualification Scales (EDQS) can be applied to differential diagnosis and IDEA eligibility determinations, with a focus on Emotional Disturbance, while continuing to provide evidence-based links to interventions that work.</p>

<p>Each learner in attendance will need a purchased seat.</p>


BASC-4: A Comprehensive System of Behavioral & Emotional Assessment Live Webinar with Dr. Cecil Reynolds August 13

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			<p><strong>Audience:</strong><br />
			This session is targeted for new and familiar BASC-3 users who are looking to learn about the new release from the author himself.</p>

			<p><strong>Course description:</strong><br />
			Thursday, August 13, 2026<br />
			12:00 pm &ndash; 3:00 pm ET<br />
			<br />
			The emotional and behavioral needs of today&rsquo;s youth continue to evolve, requiring assessment tools that reflect current research and support high-stakes educational decision-making. This session examines key enhancements in the BASC-4, including updated norms, new narrow-band Mood Disorder, Autism, and ADHD scales, and expanded content scales designed to capture contemporary student profiles accurately and comprehensively. Participants will learn how BASC-4 composite and scale scores, clinical indexes, and Emotional Disturbance Qualification Scales (EDQS) can be applied to differential diagnosis and IDEA eligibility determinations, with a focus on Emotional Disturbance, while continuing to provide evidence-based links to interventions that work.<br />
			<br />
			Each learner in attendance will need a purchased seat.</p>

			<p><em>Coming Soon </em>- View the course overview, learning outcomes, agenda, presenter information, and disclosure.&nbsp;</p>

			<p><strong>Learning objectives:</strong><br />
			After attending this session, participants will be able to:</p>

			<ul>
				<li>Identify key enhancements in the BASC-4 and explain how updated norms and new scales reflect current research and population trends.</li>
				<li>Interpret BASC-4 composite scores, content scales, clinical indexes, and EDQS to support differential diagnosis of emotional and behavioral concerns.</li>
				<li>Apply BASC-4 data to IDEA eligibility determinations, with a specific focus on alignment with criteria for Emotional Disturbance (ED).</li>
				<li>Integrate BASC-4 results into multidisciplinary evaluation practices to support valid, defensible, and educationally meaningful decision-making.</li>
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						<p style="text-align:center"><strong>Earn 3.0 CE credits</strong><br />
						<img alt="" src="https://pearsonassessments.com/content/dam/school/global/clinical/us/images/apa-297x291.png" style="height:101px!important; width:99px!important" /></p>

						<p><span class="minor">Pearson is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Pearson maintains responsibility for this program and its content. </span></p>
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						<p style="text-align:center"><strong>Earn 3.0 CPD credits</strong><br />
						<img alt="" src="https://pearsonassessments.com/content/dam/school/global/clinical/us/legacy-replace/site-scrape-flattened/nasp_approved.png" /></p>

						<p><span class="minor">NASP Approved Provider # 1010<br />
						Pearson is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer continuing education for school psychologists. Pearson maintains responsibility for the program. </span></p>
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<p>Must be scheduled no earlier than July 1st.</p>

<p>This half-day workshop provides clinicians with an in-depth overview of the BASC-4 (Behavior Assessment System for Children, Fourth Edition). Participants will learn about the newest features of the assessment, best practices for administration and scoring, and how to interpret results to inform clinical decision-making. The session combines practical guidance with case examples to enhance confidence in using the BASC-4 in diverse clinical settings.</p>

<p>Price includes up to 40 people per session.</p>


Mastering BASC-4: Best Practices for Assessment, Interpretation, and Clinical Application Live Webinar Half Day

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			<p><strong>Audience:</strong><br />
			This session is targeted for new and experiences BASC users who are looking to learn how to maximize their usage of BASC-4</p>

			<p><strong>Course description:</strong><br />
			This half-day workshop provides clinicians with an in-depth overview of the BASC-4 (Behavior Assessment System for Children, Fourth Edition). Participants will learn about the newest features of the assessment, best practices for administration and scoring, and how to interpret results to inform clinical decision-making. The session combines practical guidance with case examples to enhance confidence in using the BASC-4 in diverse clinical settings.</p>

			<p>Price includes up to 40 people per session.</p>

			<p><strong>Learning objectives:</strong></p>

			<ul>
				<li>Identify the key updates and new features introduced in the BASC-4.</li>
				<li>Apply standard administration and scoring procedures to generate scores.</li>
				<li>Interpret BASC-4 results to develop clinically relevant insights and recommendations.</li>
				<li>Integrate BASC-4 findings into comprehensive assessment and treatment planning for children and adolescents.</li>
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Includes 1 BASC-4 Manual (Print), BASC-4 Q-global Normative Supplement (Digital) and 25 Q-global Score Report with Intervention usages for TRS, PRS, SRP, SDH or SOS forms.

BASC-4 Q-global Starter Kit with Intervention Report (Print)

Includes 1 BASC-4 Manual (DIGITAL), BASC-4 Q-global Normative Supplement (Digital) and 25 Q-global  Score Report with Intervention usages for TRS, PRS, SRP, SDH or SOS forms.

BASC-4 Q-global Starter Kit with Intervention Report (Digital)

Includes 1 BASC-4 Manual (Print), BASC-4 Q-global Normative Supplement (Digital), 1-Year Subscription to Online scoring of paper forms/manual entry with Intervention and 1 Pkg each English record forms of TRS, PRS, SRP, SDH, and SOS forms. The Unlimited-use Scoring Subscription includes scoring and reporting for the TRS, PRS, SRP and SOS only, the SDH does not require scoring and is not part of the subscription.

BASC-4 Q-global Complete Kit English with Q-global Intervention Scoring Subscription 1 Year (Print/Digital)

BASC-4 Q-global Complete Kit English And Spanish with Q-global Intervention Scoring Subscription 1 Year (Print/Digital)

<p><strong>Qualification Level</strong></p>

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<p><strong>Level A</strong></p>

<p>This approval level enables you to buy our assessments that require no professional degree, accreditation, organization membership, or license/certificate.</p>

<p><strong>Level B</strong></p>

<p>This approval level enables you to buy our assessments requiring A or B qualification levels.</p>

<p><strong>Level C </strong></p>

<p>This approval level enables you to buy all our assessments.</p>

The BASC-4 family of assessments starts with universal screening groups of children. Each integrated component allows you to conduct comprehensive individual evaluations to plan interventions and provide support. 

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Overview

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			<h3>NEW in BASC-4</h3>

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				<li>Updated norms for all components that are based on the latest US Census demographic characteristics</li>
				<li>Updated content; items added/updated to reflect the most recent conceptualizations of behavioural and emotional wellness&nbsp;</li>
				<li>Child and parent friendly language</li>
				<li>New scales that enhance clinical decision-making</li>
				<li>Parent, teacher and self-report forms available in Spanish</li>
				<li>Enhanced interpretive reports</li>
				<li>Additional clinical group profiles (e.g., traumatic brain injury, PTSD)</li>
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			<h3>Forms</h3>

			<p><strong>BASC&ndash;4 TRS, PRS, and SRP</strong></p>

			<p>BASC-4 offers a comprehensive set of rating scales that provide a complete picture of a child&rsquo;s, adolescent&rsquo;s or young adult&#39;s behavioural and emotional adjustment and wellness. The Teacher Rating Scale (TRS), Parent Rating Scale (PRS), and Self-Report of Personality (SRP) assess broad domains such as overall adjustment, and narrow domains such as anxiety and depression.&nbsp;</p>

			<p><strong>Forms</strong></p>

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				<li><strong>TRS:</strong> Preschool, Child, and Adolescent</li>
				<li><strong>PRS:</strong> Preschool, Child and Adolescent</li>
				<li><strong>SRP:</strong> Interview, Child, Adolescent, and College</li>
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			<p><strong>BASC-4 Structured Developmental History (BASC-4 SDH)</strong></p>

			<p>The SDH is a comprehensive history and background questionnaire form that supplies a thorough review of a child&rsquo;s social, psychological, developmental, educational, and medical information. This information is vital for guiding diagnostic decisions and treatment processes and helping to support the child&rsquo;s overall well-being. Evidence-based questions provide the answers that are most valuable to the professionals who use this tool. The digital version allows parents or caregivers to complete the questionnaire remotely before an in-person visit. Users can also generate a summary of content from the digital SDH to expedite report writing. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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				<li><strong>Completed by </strong>parent, guardian, foster parent, or custodial caregivers via interview or questionnaire</li>
				<li><strong>Provides a systematic way </strong>to gather information that is crucial to the diagnostic and treatment process</li>
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			<strong>BASC-4 Student Observation System (BASC-4 SOS)</strong>

			<p>The BASC-4 SOS uses a 15-minute observation procedure designed to enable a clinician to record and evaluate a student&rsquo;s behaviour in a classroom environment. Psychologists, special educators, or other qualified professionals can assess adaptive and maladaptive behaviours ranging from positive peer interaction to repetitive motor movements. &nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
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			The BASC-4 SOS uses momentary time sampling during 3-second intervals spaced 30 seconds apart over 15 minutes&nbsp;</p>

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				<li><strong>Part A</strong>&mdash;Behaviour Key and Checklist (a categorized list of specific behaviours)&nbsp;</li>
				<li><strong>Part B</strong>&mdash;Time Sampling of Behaviour (used to document the behaviours that occur during the 15-minute observation period)</li>
				<li><strong>Part C</strong>&mdash;Teacher&rsquo;s Interaction with Student (used to document information that might prove relevant to understanding behaviours that occur during class)&nbsp;</li>
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Product Details

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			<p>The following resources are available for BASC-4</p>

			<h3>Blogs</h3>

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				<li><a href="/en/blog-webinars/blog/2026/02/video-whats-new-with-the-basc-4.html">Video: What&rsquo;s new with the BASC-4</a></li>
				<li><a href="/blog-webinars/blog/2025/11/the-basc-family-of-solutions-as-a-catalyst-for-student-growth.html">The BASC&trade; Family of Solutions as a Catalyst for Student Growth</a></li>
				<li><a href="/blog-webinars/blog/2025/10/get-ready-for-basc-4-what-the-authors-want-you-to-know-about-the-latest-edition.html">Get Ready for BASC-4: What the Authors Want You to Know About the Latest Edition</a></li>
				<li><a href="/en/blog-webinars/blog/2025/10/supporting-the-spectrum-how-to-address-autism-and-co-occurring-conditions.html">Supporting the Spectrum: How to Address Autism and Co-Occurring Conditions</a></li>
				<li><a href="/en/blog-webinars/blog/2025/10/getting-your-attention-what-you-can-do-to-support-children-and-teens-with-adhd.html">Getting Your Attention: What You Can Do To Support Children and Teens with ADHD</a></li>
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