Given the negative outcomes associated with suspension, scholars and practitioners are concerned discipline disparities. This study explored patterns predictors of suspension in a sample 2,750 students disabilities 39 schools Midwestern district. Hierarchical generalized linear modeling demonstrated that disability type, gender, race/ethnicity, free/reduced lunch status were significant among disabilities. Adjusting for gender race/ethnicity attenuated risk adjusting student-level...

.Minority disproportionality in school discipline outcomes continues to trouble practitioners and scholars. The purpose of this study was examine the influence sociodemographic characteristics indicators policy enactment (e.g., retention rates, special education identification) on students' risk suspension. sample consisted archival student school-level data for approximately 18,000 kindergarten through 12th-grade students 39 schools a Midwestern district. We used multilevel logistic...

The popularity of mindfulness‐based interventions (MBIs) is growing rapidly in schools. Decisions regarding the use these must be based on empirical evidence. There robust evidence for MBIs with adults, but research youth nascent. purpose this meta‐analytic review was to add literature by synthesizing single‐case children and adolescents. Specifically, effect youths’ disruptive behavior examined 10 studies published between 2006 2014. Results indicated that, average, had a medium during...

Meta-analysis of single-case experimental designs may further knowledge about evidence-based practices for students needing remedial or special education. To contribute to practice, a multivariate multilevel meta-analysis was used synthesize the effectiveness peer tutoring interventions on both academic and social-behavior outcomes. In total, 46 studies met all inclusion criteria. Peer had statistically significant effect outcomes, with slightly larger also trend in outcomes during treatment...

Technology-enhanced formative evaluation (TEFE) could enhance student achievement while diminishing the burden of for educators. The current study examined data from 360 randomly selected schools that either used a TEFE program 1 year to 4 years 11 months, 5 or more years, not at all. Analyses covariance found significant and moderate large (d = .51 .78) effect on percentage students who scored proficient state accountability tests in math. Moreover, among TEFE, those with non-White...

The availability of psychometrically sound and usable universal screeners is a key component to successful early identification within response-to-intervention model. purpose this study was compare the diagnostic accuracy oral reading fluency (ORF) an informal inventory for identifying students considered at risk failing district-wide assessment. Participants included 968 in 2nd 3rd grade rural elementary school district Minnesota. Results showed significant correlations between ORF data...

Assessment data must be valid for the purpose which educators use them. Establishing evidence of validity is an ongoing process that shared by test developers and users. This study examined predictive diagnostic accuracy universal screening measures in reading. Scores on three different tools were compared nearly 500 second‐ third‐grade students attending four public schools a large urban district. Hierarchical regression receiver operating characteristic curves used to examine...

Suicide continues to be one of the most serious public health challenges. Public service announcements (PSAs) are frequently used address this challenge, but rarely sufficiently evaluated determine if they meet intended goals, or associated with potential iatrogenic effects. Although it is challenging assess relative impact different PSA modalities, our group previously noted that billboard message failed show same benefits as TV ad [e.g., Klimes-Dougan and Lee (1)]. The purpose study was...

Abstract Touch devices such as tablets and smartphones are widely adopted in educational settings have many desirable features. However, research supporting the use of touch to improve academic achievement is emergent has not been evaluated through a meta‐analysis. We conducted meta‐analysis 65 group single case design studies, published 2010–2018, evaluate effects device implementation on achievement. The overall mean effect sizes were moderate for studies. Participant, intervention, study...

Educators need recommendations to improve screening practices without limiting students' instructional opportunities. Repurposing previous years' state test scores has shown promise in identifying at-risk students within multitiered systems of support. However, researchers have not directly compared the diagnostic accuracy with data collected during fall periods identify students. In addition, benefit using conjunction from a separate measure been explored. The 3 types approaches were tested...

Understanding the context of suicidal behaviors is critical for effective suicide prevention strategies. Although an important topic Asian Americans, there limited information about what Americans' attitudes are towards and their perceptions effectiveness efforts. These questions to examine provide foundational knowledge determining how best intervene. In this study, American (n = 87) White participants completed self-report indexes on depression (e.g., estimates rates), coping help-seeking)...

We examined the diagnostic accuracy and efficiency of three approaches to universal screening for reading difficulties using retrospective data from 1,307 students in Grades 3 through 5. School staff collected Measures Academic Progress (MAP), a curriculum-based measure (CBM), running records (RR). The criterion was high-stakes state accountability test aligned with Common Core State Standards. tests isolation, as multivariate batteries, via simulated gated-screening approach. CBM RR...

School Psychology is an outlet for research on children, youth, educators, and families that has scientific, practice, policy implications. The novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic significantly disrupted K-12 schooling as well university training, impacting educational attainment highlighting longstanding inequality. Furthermore, the killing of Breonna Taylor George Floyd precipitated worldwide protests against antiblack racism, white supremacy, police brutality. In this editorial, we...

The assessment of ecological factors that affect individual mental health or academic functioning is an important component educational and psychological consultation. Researchers practitioners have conceptualized such environmental in a variety ways from broad range perspectives. In this article we identify describe components student's environment both instruction health. integration these into present assessments discussed light available research. We conclude by highlighting specific...