EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICES
Members of the WMPER Research team have worked to identify evidence-based practices in the core content areas, instructional strategies, technology integration and professional development as a resource for educators across the region.
- Core Content Areas
- Instructional strategies
- Technology Integration
- Professional Development
From 2006 to 2007, members of the WMPER Research Team worked to identify evidence-based practices in core academic content areas, instructional strategies, and technology integration, as resources for educators across the region. Additionally, we examined social behavior interventions that have been reviewed by national clearinghouses. The purpose of this review was to locate, examine and consolidate information about the extent of scientific evidence that supports specific programs and methods relevant to different areas of education. Six national clearinghouses were identified. The following Curriculum Ratings link to an overview of more than 30 programs that have been reviewed by five of the six clearinghouses. In many cases, programs were reviewed by more than one clearinghouse. Links to each program and to each clearinghouse are provided. The following Descriptions link to a brief summary of each program.
Generally, ratings are provided according to three qualitative levels of evidence: Gold (strong evidence), Silver (promising), and Bronze (potential) standards.
The U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences (IES) has referenced the sites listed below as useful sources for evaluations of specific curricula, programs and interventions.
IES Sources:
The What Works Clearinghouse
http://www.w-w-c.org
The Promising Practices Network
http://www.promisingpractices.net
Blueprints for Violence Prevention
http://www.colorado.edu/cspv/blueprints/index.html
Social Programs that Work
http://www.evidencebasedprograms.org
Not listed by IES but, strong scientific evaluation criteria:
Metiri Technology Solutions that work
http://www.metiri.com/techsolutions/
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration
http://www.modelprograms.samhsa.gov/
CAUTION: While a program may be designated as “Proven,” it is important to pay special attention to information regarding the population for whom the intervention has been shown to be appropriate. Positive research results for a specific population may not mean that the product is appropriate for all students.
Note: The WMPER team thanks Katie Kunches, M.S., for her contributions to this work. Funding also was provided in part by the U. S. Department of Justice Grants # 2003CKWX0274 and 2004CKWX0377 from the Community Oriented Policing Services Office, U.S. Department of Justice. However, no official university or federal endorsement should be inferred.
Thanks to Division of Educational Research & Service, University of Montana
