Universal social, emotional, and behavioral (SEB) screening is increasingly being recognized as a foundational component of a comprehensive, multi-tiered system of school-based supports. The purpose of this guide is to summarize the current state of research and practice related to universal SEB screening and provide practical and defensible recommendations. (2026)
This webpage outlines the Illinois Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative, including the School Screening Readiness Report. This report identifies five key domains of readiness for universal mental health screening derived from the results of a readiness survey. It then articulates three recommended phases for implementation. Finally, it reviews existing mental health resources and services and those in development, along with implementation support, that will be provided by ISBE in areas of governance, oversight, and policy guidance. It concludes with a timeline for implementation of universal mental health screening in all school districts by the end of the 2027-28 school year.
Illinois Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative Read More »
This questionnaire is for a MH team to use as they plan for implementing a universal mental health screening.
Universal Mental Health Screening Implementation Guide Read More »
This Universal Screener Timeline is a Google document that provides a guide, which lays out a possible timeline for the Universal Screening process and who might need to be involved with each step.
Interconnected Systems Framework: Universal Screener Timeline Read More »
CHDI joined with the Connecticut Department of Children and Families and Yale to develop a brief and free trauma screening measure for children called the Child Trauma Screen (formerly called the Connecticut Trauma Screen). Schools can use this screener to identify children who may be suffering from trauma exposure and need more comprehensive assessment or treatment. Intended for use by intake staff, clinicians, child welfare workers, juvenile probation officers, pediatric providers, school personnel, case managers, care coordinators, or other professionals interested in screening children for trauma.
A compilation of various screener tools used to assess behavior, social, and/or academic risk.
The Quality Guides provide information to help school mental health systems advance the quality of their services and supports. This guide contains background information on school mental health screening, best practices, possible action steps, examples from the field, and resources
The purpose of this guide is to summarize the current state of research and practice related to universal SEB screening and provide practical and defensible recommendations.
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