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Presented at the 22nd Annual Research Conference

What Works, What We Think Works, and How It Can Work for You

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Session Number: 03 Room: Salon D

Presentation Type: symposium

Chair: Krista Kutash Discussant:

Synopsis: This session will first provide an overview of our understanding of the What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) standards of evidence for determining the rigor and quality of research studies, and we will show examples of designs that we believe meet and do not meet the WWC evidence standards. We will describe our understanding and experiences in working with the standards to assess the strengths and weaknesses of studies’ methodology as well as to help us plan and carry out our own research—not only in the designing stages, but in the analysis and reporting process as well. Then, we will introduce an important new document, an IES Practice Guide entitled “Reducing Behavior Problems in the Elementary School Classroom,” developed by a panel of nationally recognized experts in the field of children’s behavioral health. Released in September 2008, the practice guide was downloaded over 11,000 times within the first month, demonstrating the great need of parents and practitioners for practical advice on how to face challenging behavioral issues. Briefly summarizing the guide’s recommendations, we will also discuss how the suggested processes and procedures can be adapted to a wide range of contexts for use in the field of children’s mental health—by parents and practitioners (including behavioral specialists, social workers, school psychologists, counselors, administrators, and teachers) who support children with or at risk for behavior disorders.

Date: Monday, March 2, 2009

Session Time: 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Does Practice Make Perfect? What the IES Behavior Practice Guide on Reducing Behavior Problems Can Offer You

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Presenting: Michelle Woodbridge; Michael Epstein

All Authors for this paper: Michelle Woodbridge; Michael Epstein

Presentation Type: element of symposium

Synopsis: The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) publishes documents called “practice guides” with the purpose of bringing the best available evidence and expertise to bear on educational challenges. This presentation, by two authors of a current IES practice guide on the topic of “Reducing Behavior Problems in the Elementary School Classroom,” will describe the process for reaching consensus among a panel of experts, compiling high quality evidence, and formulating recommendations to assist parents and practitioners of young children with or at risk for behavior problems.

Can You Handle the Truth? Understanding What Works Clearinghouse Standards of Evidence

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Presenting: W. Carl Sumi

All Authors for this paper: W. Carl Sumi

Presentation Type: element of symposium

Synopsis: As part of the Institute of Education Sciences’ goal to help educators and policymakers incorporate scientifically based research into their work, the What Works Clearinghouse has established rigorous standards for the review of causal research. In this presentation, we will describe our understanding and experiences in working with the standards to assess the methodological strengths and weaknesses of different studies.