Scientific Research-Based Instruction & Evidence-Based Practices

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Scientific research-based instruction (SRBI) includes instructional practices and programs for which original data have been collected to determine their effectiveness. Scientifically-based, rigorous research designs have been utilized to evaluate the practices: randomized, controlled trials; regression discontinuity designs; quasi-experiments; single subject studies; and qualitative research.

The Access Center. The Access Center Research Continuum. Retrieved February 23, 2007 from http://www.k8accesscenter.org/training_resources/documents/ACResearchApproachFormatted.pdf

Evidence-based Practices

Evidence-based practices refers to strategies, processes, and curricula for which information exists to support adoption and sustained use.  Scientific evidence is derived from studies that (a) carefully identify and control for vairables and (b) demonstrate the level of confidence with which outcomes and results can be associated with those variables.

OSEP Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. (2005). School-wide Positive Behavior Support: Implementers’ Blueprint and Self-Assessment. http://www.pbis.org

Resources on SRBI & Evidence-Based Practices

Beghetto, R. (n.d.). Scientifically based research. Retrieved April 12, 2007, from Clearinghouse on Educational Policy and Management: http://eric.uoregon.edu/publications/digests/digest167.html

Gersten, R. (n.d.). Types of research and their roles in improvement of practice. Retrieved April 12, 2007, from National Center for Learning Disabilities: http://www.ncld.org/Research/research.types.cfm

Mid-Continent Research for Education and Learning (MCREL) and the Education Commission of the States. (n.d.). A policymaker's primer on education research: how to understand, evaluate, and use it. Retrieved April 12, 2007, from http://www.ecs.org/html/educationIssues/Research/primer/index.asp

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities. (n.d.). Research 102: adding up the evidence. Retrieved April 12, 2007, from http://www.nichcy.org/resources/research102.asp

North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (NCREL). (n.d.). Improving student achievement and teacher effectiveness through scientifically based practices. Retrieved April 12, 2007, from http://www.ncrel.org/policy/pubs/html/vp11/

North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (NCREL). (n.d.). Understanding the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001: scientifically based research. Retrieved April 12, 2007, from http://www.ncrel.org/csri/tools/qkey7/

Scientifically based research. (2004, Jan-Jun). Retrieved April 12, 2007, from T. H. E. Journal's Exclusive Series: www.thejournal.com/magazine/deptmenu.cfm

Stanovich, P. S. (n.d.). Using research and reason in education. Retrieved April 12, 2007, from National Institute for Literacy: http://www.nifl.gov/partnershipforreading/publications/k-3.html

Talk Back Live. (Education Week, Interviewer), February 26, 2004.

The Center for Education of the National Academies. (n.d.). Scientific research in education (executive summary). Retrieved April 12, 2007, from http://www.nap.edu/books/03090829/html/

The Council for Excellence in Government. (n.d.). Identifying and implementing educational practices supported by rigorous evidence: a user-friendly guide. Retrieved April 12, 2007, from U. S. Department of Education: http://www.excelgov.org/evidence

The Council for Exceptional Children. (2005). Research in special education: scientific methods and evidence-based practices. Exceptional Children 71(2) , 137-149.

The Florida Center for Reading Research: http://www.fcrr.org

What Works Clearinghouse. (n.d.). Retrieved April 12, 2007, from http://www.w-w-c.org
Whitehurst, G. ". (2004, February 26).

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SERC Library Holdings on SRBI & Evidence-Based Practices

Print Resources

Brown-Chidsey, Rachel and Mark W. Steege.  2005.  Response to Intervention:  Principles and Strategies for Effective Practice.  The Guilford Press, NY: 176 pp.

Hardcastle, Beth and Kelly Justice.  2006.  RtI and the Classroom Teacher:  A Guide for Fostering Teacher Buy-in and Supporting the Intervention Process.  LRP Publications, West Palm Beach, FL: 69 pp.

Lenz, B. Keith.  2004.  Teaching Content to All:  Evidence-based Inclusion Practices in Middle and Secondary Schools.  Allyn and Bacon, Boston, MA:  380 pp.

McCardle, Peggy; and Vanita Chhabra.  2004.  The Voice of Evidence in Reading Research.  Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Baltimore, MD: 496 pp.

Rutheford, Robert B. (ed.).  2004.  Handbook of Research in Emotional and Behavioral Disorders.  The Guilford Press, NY: 622 pp.

Sprague, Jeffrey R.  2005.  Safe and Healthy Schools:  Practical Prevention Strategies.  The Guilford Press, NY: 180 pp.

Swanson, H. Lee; Harris, Karen; and S. Graham (eds.).  2003.  Handbook of Learning Disabilities.  The Guilford Press, NY: 588 pp.


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