Exploring Organizational Differences in Perceptions of Implementation Climate and Leadership in Schools: A Mixed Methods Study of Autism EBP Implementation
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| Title: | Exploring Organizational Differences in Perceptions of Implementation Climate and Leadership in Schools: A Mixed Methods Study of Autism EBP Implementation |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Melgarejo, Melina, Nahmias, Allison S. (ORCID |
| Source: | Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities. Mar 2023 38(1):17-31. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications and Hammill Institute on Disabilities. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 15 |
| Publication Date: | 2023 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | Institute of Education Sciences (ED) National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) (DHHS/NIH) |
| Contract Number: | R324A140005 K01MH109547 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Evidence Based Practice, Outcomes of Education, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children, Special Education, Leadership, Educational Environment, School Personnel, Attitudes, Program Implementation |
| DOI: | 10.1177/10883576221140149 |
| ISSN: | 1088-3576 1538-4829 |
| Abstract: | Public programs have been charged with implementation of evidence-based practices (EBPs) to improve outcomes for children with autism. However, research indicates that scale-up of EBPs poses challenges. This study identifies perceived variables linked to effective statewide scale-up of EBPs in special education by exploring implementation climate and leadership across special education organization types (e.g., schools, districts, and regional consortiums). A simultaneous QUAL + QUAN mixed methods design was employed with the primary function of convergence and triangulation. Data were drawn from focus groups with 30 special educators and a statewide survey completed by 656 school personnel in one U.S. state. In general, perceptions of implementation climate and leadership are weak in special education organizations, with strengths at regional levels focused on special education and increased challenges at the school and district levels. Implications for practice and future research are identified. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| IES Funded: | Yes |
| Entry Date: | 2023 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1370143 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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