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CEC Evidence-Based Practice Initiative

CEC Division LeadershipReview of Steps and Tasks in the

Beta TestNovember 20, 2008

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Agenda

1. Introductions

2. Beta test3. Schedule

4. Near-term tasks

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Goal 2-Evidence-Based Practices

Goal: To foster and effectively communicate the use of evidence-based practices ingeneral and special education and early interventionIssue Statement: There is a growing interest in evidence-based practices thataddress the needs of individuals with exceptionalities. There is currently confusion

regarding exactly what evidence-based practices are, how they can be evaluated, andhow evidence-based practices can be identified and utilized with these individuals.Further, we need to examine carefully the context of the evidence-base by addressingquestions like, "Evidence-base for which students? And under what circumstances?"to ensure that the needs of diverse students have been addressed. The evidence-base must reflect the theoretical and research foundation; the inclusion of

professional wisdom; and respect for family and community values. As the trustedsource for professional knowledge, CEC can provide the leadership and guidanceneeded to help the field move toward increasing the use of evidence-based practicesand approaches.

Objective 2.1: CEC will develop and implement a valid and reliable system forevaluating the evidence base supporting educational practices used with individuals withexceptionalities including the extent to which evidence-based practices encompass

individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Objective 2.2: CEC will disseminate information on the evidence bases of practices and

will inform the research agenda. Objective 2.3: CEC will provide guidance on the ways to use evidence-based practices

and approaches for individuals with exceptionalities, incorporating family values andprofessional wisdom.

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What is an evidence-based practice?

An evidence-based special education professionalpractice is a strategy or intervention designed foruse by special educators and intended to supportthe education of individuals with exceptionallearning needs. CEC includes in this definitionspecified configurations of individual strategies and

interventions. Complex configurations of variables inwhich the efficacy of each of the variables has beenstudied separately are sometimes considered apractice. Whenever a complex configuration of

strategies and interventions is proposed as a practice,the evidence for the configuration should beestablished as such, i.e. with all the variables in the

given configuration, not in isolation.

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How does CEC recognize

practices as evidence-based?

Classifying the State of Evidence for

Special EducationProfessional Practices:

CEC Practice Study Manual

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Practice Study

A CEC Evidence-Based Practice Study isa systematic analysis of the relevantresearch on a targeted practice todetermine the quality of the evidence-base.

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How does CEC classify

practice evidence-bases ?

Mixed Effects

Evidence Base

No Discernible Effects

Evidence Base

Potentially Positive

Evidence Base

Positive Evidence-Base

Negative Evidence-Base

Insufficient

Evidence-Base

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Stage 1 Preliminary

Applications

Stage 1: Developing PreliminaryApplications

Divisions submit preliminaryapplications

EBPSC reviews, ranks,& suggests collaboration

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EBPSC

The EBPSC collaborates with the PSPC in: Coordinating the EBP program

Establishing priorities for conducting EBP studies; Establishing the pool of expert reviewers representingthe CEC Divisions from which to select the TechnicalPractice Study panels to conduct the reviews of the

EBP studies,; Approving Preliminary Practice Study Report; Collaborating with the Divisions to select Review

Panels;

Responding to appeals within the Practice StudyProcess.

Providing advice to CEC staff regarding the processesand operations of the Evidence-based Practice (EBP)program and policy relating to research issues

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Stage 2 Developing the Practice Study Proposal

Stage 2: Developing Practice StudyProposal

Divisions with Practice Study Teamsubmits proposal(s)

EBPSC reviews Practice Studyproposals Reports to PSPC

Proposal Approved?

EBPSC feedbackto Unit sponsor

no

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Stage 3 Conducting the Practice Study

Practice Study Team conducts &submits Practice Study toTechnical Review Panel

Stage 3: Conducting the Practice Study

Technical ReviewPanel offers

reconsideration

Practice Study

adequate?

Technical Review Panel submitsrecommendation to EBPSC

yes

no

Technical Review Panel reviewsPractice Study

EBPSC requestsreconsideration

Processes andrecommendation adequate?

no

EBPSC reviews process andrecommendation adequacy

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The Technical Review Panel

Upon receipt of a Practice Study the EBPSCchair selects three individuals from the review

pool. Technical Review Panels are small adhoc peer groups with appropriate expertise inthe practice and methodology under study.

They are free from conflicts of interest. Whileany CEC member is eligible for the reviewpool, CEC relies on its Divisions to nominatesufficient numbers of volunteers withappropriate expertise.

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Stage 4: Recognizing the Practice Study

EBPSC submits to PSPC

Stage 4: Recognizing the Practice

Study

Stage 5: Disseminating the Practice'sEvidence

PSPC conducts oversite &approves the Practice Study

Reports to BOD

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Dissemination

CEC Evidence-Based Practices

Contextual Model

Family & Cultural

Values

Professional Skill &

Wisdom

Professional Practices Evidence-Base

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Next Steps

Divisions prepare preliminaryapplications

Submit to CEC by January 1

For assistance prior to January 1,

Contact Rachelle Bruno [email protected]

Richard Mainzer [email protected]

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Appendix 1: Preliminary Application Template

Division:Date:Practice Briefly describe the practice the Division proposes

to study.Significance Briefly describe the significance of the practice.Setting(s) Briefly describe the settings in which the practice is

used and the Division intends to study.Group(s) Briefly describe the group(s) with whom the

practice is used for whom the Division intends tostudy.Practitioners(s) Briefly describe the practitioners(s) by whom the

practice is designed to be used and for whom theDivision intends to study.

Expected Outcome Briefly describe the anticipated outcome(s)regarding the evidence-base.Potential Collaborators Briefly identify potential Divisions with whom the

applicant desires to collaborate.Current Status (where Briefly describe any work the Division has already

applicable) done related to reviewing this practice.

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