TY - JOUR
T1 - Tracking Time and Resources Associated with Systems Change and the Adoption of Evidence-Based Programs
T2 - The “Hidden Costs” of School-Based Coaching
AU - Pas, Elise T.
AU - Lindstrom Johnson, Sarah
AU - Alfonso, Y. Natalia
AU - Bradshaw, Catherine P.
N1 - Funding Information:
We would like to thank the six coaches who served on the MDS3 project; Sandra Hardee, Christina Knepper, Kristine Larson, LaKisha Liggins, Stephanie Parkhurst, and Rebecca Piermattei. We also thank Lauren Kaiser for assistance in the development and training for the systems coaching and Wendy Reinke for providing consultation regarding the adaptation of the Classroom Check-up for this project.
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PY - 2020/9/1
Y1 - 2020/9/1
N2 - This study leveraged data from a 40-school randomized controlled trial to understand the cost of coaching to support implementation of evidence-based programs (EBPs) through a multi-tiered system of supports for behavior (MTSS-B) model. Coach activity log data were utilized to generate the annual average, per school, costs of coaching of $8198. The cost of school personnel time for coaching was estimated to be $3028. Data on coach-rated administrator buy-in, school MTSS-B engagement, and implementation infrastructure and capacity were also collected and found to be associated with coaching activities. Notably, coaches did not spend significantly different amounts of time in schools using few EBPs relative to more EBPs, indicating some inefficiency in the use of coaches’ time. These findings highlight the often-overlooked resources needed to support EBP implementation in schools.
AB - This study leveraged data from a 40-school randomized controlled trial to understand the cost of coaching to support implementation of evidence-based programs (EBPs) through a multi-tiered system of supports for behavior (MTSS-B) model. Coach activity log data were utilized to generate the annual average, per school, costs of coaching of $8198. The cost of school personnel time for coaching was estimated to be $3028. Data on coach-rated administrator buy-in, school MTSS-B engagement, and implementation infrastructure and capacity were also collected and found to be associated with coaching activities. Notably, coaches did not spend significantly different amounts of time in schools using few EBPs relative to more EBPs, indicating some inefficiency in the use of coaches’ time. These findings highlight the often-overlooked resources needed to support EBP implementation in schools.
KW - Engagement
KW - Ingredients method
KW - Multi-tiered system of supports
KW - Systems coaching
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U2 - 10.1007/s10488-020-01039-w
DO - 10.1007/s10488-020-01039-w
M3 - Article
C2 - 32285242
AN - SCOPUS:85083775245
SN - 0894-587X
VL - 47
SP - 720
EP - 734
JO - Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research
JF - Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research
IS - 5
ER -