ERIC Number: ED581295
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2013-Jun
Pages: 21
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Measuring Implementation of Evidence-Based Programs Targeting Young Children at Risk for Emotional/Behavioral Disorders: Conceptual Issues and Recommendations
Sutherland, Kevin S.; McLeod, Bryce D.; Conroy, Maureen A.; Cox, Julia R.
Grantee Submission, Journal of Early Intervention v35 n2 p129-149 Jun 2013
Young children with and at risk for emotional/behavioral disorders (EBD) present challenges for early childhood teachers. Evidence-based programs designed to address these young children's behavior problems exist, but there are a number of barriers to implementing these programs in early childhood settings. Advancing the science of treatment integrity measurement can assist researchers and consumers interested in implementing evidence-based programs in early childhood classrooms. To provide guidance for researchers interested in assessing the integrity of implementation efforts, we describe a conceptual model of implementation of evidence-based programs designed to prevent EBD when applied in early childhood settings. Next, we describe steps that can be used to develop treatment integrity measures. Last, we discuss factors to consider when developing treatment integrity measures with specific emphasis on psychometrically strong measures that have maximum utility for implementation research in early childhood classrooms. [This article was published in "Journal of Early Intervention," (EJ1019931).]
Descriptors: Program Implementation, Emotional Disturbances, Behavior Disorders, At Risk Persons, Young Children, Reliability, Psychometrics, Prevention, Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention, Measurement, Program Evaluation, Program Effectiveness, Teacher Effectiveness, Scoring, Likert Scales, Integrity, Test Items, Evidence Based Practice
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Institute of Education Sciences (ED)
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IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: R324A080074
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