| Session Title: Measuring the Fidelity of Implementation of Response to Intervention for Behavior (Positive Behavior Support) Across All Three Tiers of Support |
| Demonstration Session 123 to be held in Suwannee 14 on Wednesday, Nov 11, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Sponsored by the Pre-K - 12 Educational Evaluation TIG |
| Presenter(s): |
| Karen Childs, University of South Florida, childs@fmhi.usf.edu |
| Don Kincaid, University of South Florida, kincaid@fmhi.usf.edu |
| Heather George, University of South Florida, hgeorge@fmhi.usf.edu |
| Abstract: This workshop will provide information on the development, validation and use of implementation fidelity instruments available for use by schools in evaluating school-wide positive behavior support (otherwise known as response to intervention for behavior). The Benchmarks of Quality (BoQ) is a research-validated self-evaluation tool for evaluating fidelity of school level implementation of Tier 1/Universal level behavior support. Participants will receive information on the theoretical background, development and validation of the BoQ for Tier 1. Participants will learn how to complete the instrument, how the instrument is used by school, district and state teams to monitor implementation fidelity, and how to use results to improve implementation. Participants will also receive information about a new instrument in development; the Benchmarks of Quality for Tier 2/Supplemental and 3/Intensive levels of support. This discussion will include an explanation of instrument development and results of the validation pilot study. |