What does the term “evidence-based practice” mean when used in the context of CommPACT Schools?
Evidence-based practice refers to school practices that research has shown to be effective in addressing a particular challenge in a particular context. Much of the education practice now in use by most schools has no research to support its efficacy. Additionally, many research-based practices do not examine the specific context in which the intervention is effective or the conditions necessary for successful implementation. In CommPACT Schools, processes are put in place to ensure practices are both based on research and proven effective for a school’s particular condition. The key is that the school site team identifies which research-based practices will work best for a particular school and its students.
