Use. The COMPASS Program Screener is designed for use by school counselors, social workers, student support personnel, or other appropriately trained staff to identify students aged 8 to 12 years who may be experiencing significantly elevated levels of anxious emotions compared to their peers. It is intended solely for screening and informational purposes, and it is not a diagnostic tool. Results from this screener should guide decisions about the need for further assessment, intervention, or referral to mental health professionals. The author and publisher of the COMPASS Program Screener Tool do not assume responsibility or liability for decisions or actions taken based on the results obtained from this tool.