Building Site–Level Capacity for Functional Assessment-Based Interventions: Outcomes of a Professional Learning Series. (November 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Common, Eric Alan; Lane, Kathleen Lynne; Oakes, Wendy Peia; Schellman, Liane E.; Shogren, Karrie; Germer, Kathryn A.; Quell, Ashley E.; Lane, Nathan Allen
• Is Part Of: Behavioral disorders. Volume 48:Number 1(2023)
• Page Start: 44
• Page End: 61
• Publication Date: 2022-11
• Subjects: functional assessment-based interventions -- functional behavior assessment -- professional development -- technical assistance; Behavior disorders in children -- Periodicals; Child Behavior Disorders; Comportement, Troubles du, chez l'enfant -- Périodiques; Behavior disorders in children; Trouble du comportement; Trouble affectif; Jeune; Periodicals; Periodicals; 618.9289005
• DOI: 10.1177/01987429221101569
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0198-7429

Abstract

In this replication and extension study, we examined the effects of educators' participation in practice-based professional learning (PBPL) to design, implement, and evaluate functional assessment-based interventions (FABIs). We randomly assigned school-site teams ( k = 69; N = 342) to cohorts trained by either university or state technical assistance providers. In a randomized cluster design, we replicated and extended previous research by examining procedural integrity, participant learning outcomes, completion and quality levels of PBPL-FABI activities, and student outcomes. Results provide (a) additional evidence to support PBPL-FABI in improving school-site teams' knowledge, confidence, and use and (b) initial evidence for its scalability, as evidenced by state technical assistance providers' high implementation levels comparable with university trainers. We conclude with a discussion regarding PBPL-FABI and considerations for future research.