A cluster randomized trial to evaluate external support for the implementation of positive behavioral interventions and supports by school personnel

Ricardo Eiraldi, Barry McCurdy, Muniya Khanna, Jennifer A. Mautone, Abbas F. Jawad, Thomas J. Power, Zuleyha Cidav, Jaclyn Cacia, George Sugai

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Abstract

Urban schools lag behind non-urban schools in attending to the behavioral health needs of their students. This is especially evident with regard to the level of use of evidence-based interventions with school children. Increased used of evidence-based interventions in urban schools would contribute to reducing mental health services disparities in low-income communities. School-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports (SWPBIS) is a service delivery framework that can be used to deliver universal preventive interventions and evidence-based behavioral health treatments, such as group cognitive behavioral therapy. In this article, we describe our ongoing research on creating internal capacity for program implementation. We also examine the cost-effectiveness and resulting school climate when two different levels of external support are provided to personnel as they implement a two-tier SWPBIS program.
Original languageAmerican English
JournalImplementation Science
Volume9
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014

Disciplines

  • Psychology
  • School Psychology

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