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ERIC Number: EJ1419415
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 25
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ISSN: ISSN-1047-4412
EISSN: EISSN-1532-768X
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Are School-Based Problem-Solving Teams Effective? A Meta-Analysis of Student- and Systems-Level Effects
Wesley A. Sims; Kathleen R. King; June L. Preast; Matthew K. Burns; Sarah Panameño
Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation, v34 n2 p115-139 2024
Given the widespread use of school-based problem-solving teams (SB PSTs), empirical evidence establishing their effectiveness is essential. Guided by the "Input-Mediator-Output-Input" (IMOI) Framework, this meta-analysis examined SB PST effectiveness generally and differentiated measured effects by targeted outcomes and specific SB PST processes used. Data from 13 studies (14 effects) yielded a large overall weighted estimate of effect (g = 0.84). Measured SB PST effects on student outcomes (e.g. academic or behavioral improvement) appeared large (g = 0.89), on systems outcomes (i.e., reduction in referrals to special education) were moderate (g = 0.66), and on team outcomes (i.e., procedural fidelity) appeared large (g = 1.00). Although not a significant moderator of effect, team use of an evidence-based process was associated with larger effects (g = 1.78, k = 8). Similarly, although non-significant, studies that met rigorous, published standards for research methods showed larger outcome effects (g = 1.10, k = 2).
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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