discussion form on Enhancing Treatment Integrity in School-Based Interventions

In the realm of special education, ensuring treatment integrity—the faithful implementation of evidence-based interventions—is paramount for the success of interventions designed to support students with autism. For this discussion, we will focus on insights from Strohmeier et al. (2014) and Stahmer et al. (2014).

In addition to these foundational texts, incorporate insights from at least two additional peer-reviewed journal articles that contribute to the discourse on treatment integrity in school-based interventions.

Discussion Questions:

Social Validity Assessment: Reflect on the findings presented by Strohmeier et al. (2014) regarding the social validity assessment of training methods. According to the participants, what were the most acceptable and effective methods for improving treatment integrity? How might these findings inform the design of training programs for special education service providers?

Procedural Implementation Fidelity: Analyze the study by Stahmer et al. (2014) that examines procedural implementation fidelity of evidence-based practices for students with autism. What were the key factors influencing teachers’ ability to implement these practices with fidelity? How can educators be supported in reaching and maintaining moderate procedural implementation fidelity over time?

Intersection of Insights: Explore the intersection of insights from both sources. How might the preferences identified in social validity assessments impact the design of training programs aimed at improving procedural implementation fidelity? What considerations should be taken into account to align training methods with the unique needs and preferences of special education service providers?

1. Additional Research Contributions: Summarize insights from two additional peer-reviewed journal articles you selected. How do these articles contribute to our understanding of enhancing treatment integrity in school-based interventions? Identify any emerging trends, challenges, or innovative strategies discussed in the literature.