Identifying and Implementing Education Practices Supported by Rigorous Evidence: A User Friendly Guide

I.A description of the randomized controlled trials, and why it is a critical factor in establishing “strong” evidence of an intervention’s effectiveness; II. How to evaluate whether an intervention is backed by “strong” evidence of effectiveness; III. How to evaluate whether an intervention is backed by “possible” evidence of effectiveness; and IV. Important factors to consider when implementing an evidence-based intervention in your schools or classrooms.

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