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Predicting Abandonment of School-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports

Predicting Abandonment of School-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports

Authors :
Rhonda N. T. Nese
Robert Hoselton
Joseph F. T. Nese
Mary Richter
Adam Ghemraoui
Danielle Phillips
Kent McIntosh
Jerry Bloom
Nanci W. Johnson
Source :
Behavioral Disorders. 42:261-270
Publication Year :
2016
Publisher :
SAGE Publications, 2016.

Abstract

This study examines predictors of abandonment of evidence-based practices through descriptive analyses of extant state-level training data, fidelity of implementation data, and nationally reported school demographic data across 915 schools in three states implementing school-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports (SWPBIS). Schools included in this study were tracked for a 5-year period after initial training, yet some elected to abandon SWPBIS at various times during implementation. Results showed that a small proportion of schools in the sample abandoned SWPBIS (7%). Logistic regression analysis identified school locale as the only statistically significant predictor of SWPBIS abandonment with schools located in cities being more likely to abandon. Results are discussed in terms of addressing types of schools at greater risk for abandonment and the importance of state-level training and coaching support.

Details

ISSN :
21635307 and 01987429
Volume :
42
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Behavioral Disorders
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........46bfea1610fa9cc800628017d64c152f
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.17988/bd-15-95.1