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What Makes Evidence-Based Practices “Stick”? Assessing Contextual Factors in BEST in CLASS

Authors : Michelle Woodbridge , Daniel Cohen

Implementing evidence-based practices (EBPs) to support students’ positive behavior and positive learning environments requires more than the “train-and-hope strategy.” We have to do more than offer teachers training without additional support to help them implement and sustain those practices.

Is seeing believing? Can video coaching help support teacher practice in early childhood classrooms?

Authors : Jennifer Nakamura , Nancy Perez , Daniel Cohen

Attending a high-quality prekindergarten program has substantial benefits for young children, through long-term positive effects on academic achievement and physical and mental health.

Supporting LGBTQIA+ Students and Staff: Creating Safe and Affirming Spaces

Authors : Hannah Kelly , Michelle Woodbridge , Sara Gracely

We encourage school communities to create and maintain a culture of safety of expression for all students and staff, particularly those who identify as LGBTQIA+.

Supporting LGBTQIA+ Students and Staff: The Power of Pronouns

Authors : Hannah Kelly , Michelle Woodbridge , Sara Gracely

Although pronouns, grammatically, may be small words that make it easier to refer to ourselves and others, they can carry large significance and meaning.

Supporting LGBTQIA+ Students and Staff: Glossary of Terms

Authors : Hannah Kelly , Michelle Woodbridge , Sara Gracely

In celebration of LGBTQIA+ History Month (October) and the contributions and achievements of the LGBTQIA+ community, we encourage school communities to create and maintain a culture of safety of expression for all students.

Understanding trauma and supporting staff and students to thrive

Authors : Hannah Cheever , Kirby Chow

This blog post delves into these four topics and provides ready-to-use training and coaching resources to equip all school staff with the knowledge and evidence-based strategies to support students and staff who have experienced trauma.

Conversations with parents about YouTube: What are kids watching, and what are they learning?

Authors : Maddie Cincebeaux , Claire Christensen

Toddlers and preschoolers today are spending more time watching videos on online streaming services like YouTube than in any other format.

BEST in CLASS: What Coaches and Teachers Say About It. Part 1: Coach Perspectives

Authors : Daniel Cohen , Michelle Woodbridge , Christen Park

BEST in CLASS (Behavioral, Emotional, and Social Training: Competent Learners Achieving School Success) is a tier 2 (targeted) evidence-based intervention for young children with persistent and intensive challenging behaviors.

Avoiding Implicit Bias in Classroom Observations

Authors : Morgan Solender

Classroom observations are a key tool in educational research and practice, used to evaluate teaching methods, assess student engagement and behavior, and gather data on classroom interactions to inform instructional strategies and policy decisions. However, observations are not immune to implicit biases—or attitudes, behaviors, and actions that are prejudiced in favor of or against one person or group compared to another.

Supporting Students with Behavioral and Emotional Needs: A Conversation with Carl Sumi

Authors : Editorial Team

In the latest episode of The SRI Homeroom podcast, Senior Principal Education Researcher Carl Sumi joined host Kori Hamilton Biagas to discuss strategies, interventions, and recommendations for educators, schools, and researchers hoping to meet that need head-on.