Study
Title: Efficient implementation monitoring in routine prevention practice: A grand challenge for schools.
Authors: Shapiro, V.B., Kim, B.K.E., Robitaille, J.L., LeBuffe, P.A., & Ziemer, K.L. DOI/URL: https://doi.org/10.1086/699153
Suggested Citation: Shapiro, V.B., Kim, B.K.E., Robitaille, J.L., LeBuffe, P.A., & Ziemer, K.L. (2018). Efficient implementation monitoring in routine prevention practice: A grand challenge for schools. Journal of the Society for Social Work and Research, 9(3), 377-394. https://doi.org/10.1086/699153
Summary
This study examined the relationship between teachers’ implementation of the PATHS curriculum and growth in student social and emotional competence as measured by the DESSA-mini. Findings revealed that growth of student social and emotional competence was predicted by teachers’ overall quality of implementation. Specific teacher characteristics influencing implementation quality were identified. including initial commitment to SEL, openness to feedback, and engagement with technical assistance providers. Guidance is offered for school staff responsible for monitoring SEL implementation.
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Aperture Education empowers over 3,000 schools and out-of-school-time programs across North America to measure, strengthen, and support social and emotional competence in K-12 youth and educators. This system enables education leaders can make strategic, data-based decisions about SEL within their organizations. The Aperture system includes the DESSA suite of strength-based assessments, CASEL-informed intervention strategies, and robust reporting, all in one easy-to-use digital platform. Aperture has supported over one million students in their social and emotional growth and continues to develop innovative solutions to bring the whole child into focus.