Response to Intervention: A Guide to Scientifically Based Research for School Social Work Services

The use of data in decision making for school-based social work

“…(2011) argued that to address this challenge, SBSW must clearly define why they are collecting data, ensure that data collection is user-friendly and map a clear process for data use. This pathway can be vital in exploring intervention effectiveness and map student outcomes through their response to various interventions (Sabatino, Kelly, Moriarity, & Lean, 2013). Hoover (2018) noted that there is a clear gap in clinicians' ability to get research into policy and practice.…”

Investigating the Effects of Commonly Implemented School Safety Strategies on School Social Work Practitioners in the United States

“…School social workers play an active role in developing and implementing educational/therapeutic interventions , particularly those school social workers who adapt the multi-tiered frameworks recognized in schools today Sabatino et al, 2013). However, it is unclear how school social workers might be affected by commonly implemented school safety strategies.…”

“…Evidence-based models to service delivery, such as RtI, are nationally recognized and can be a useful framework for understanding the role school social workers might play in preserving students' rights and reducing criminalization; particularly if these issues are the result of school-level or primary interventions applied to all students. A fundamental component of RtI and other evidence-based frameworks for service delivery in schools is to provide individualized services to students who show no response or are adversely affected by school-level and primary (Tier 1) interventions (Sabatino et al, 2013). This is done by assessing student interactions within school and community and developing a more effective approach to addressing student needs.…”

“…One model that is endorsed by schools across the country and likely has significant implications for school social work practice is Response to Intervention (RtI). This framework has received increasing attention from school social work researchers and practitioners Sabatino et al, 2013). Sabatino and colleagues (2013) define RtI as "…an array of procedures meant to support accountability and best practices by providing a structure and process for the early identification and systematic response to students with educational challenges" (p. 213).…”