We identify effective practices (eg)for instruction and service delivery for secondary students and out-of-school youth with disabilities. Our goal is to translate knowledge gained from research into resources that help practitioners use this information in their daily work to improve outcomes for young adults with disabilities.
The content here is included so researchers and others can be confident that the information provided is based on rigorous research methods and findings. Feel free to use our resources and process to conduct your own effective practices review.
We are also always looking for people who are interested in working with us on this endeavor - see below to participate in this work!
Related Research Articles
Download the Article: Evidence Based Practices Rowe 2020
Download the Article: Predictors of Postschool Success Research Base Update Mazzotti 2020
We specifically identify evidence-based and research-based practices (and corresponding materials) with the badges identified below. Yet all resources have a research or legal/policy basis.
Levels of Research
Evidence-Based Practices
- demonstrates a strong record of success for improving outcomes
- uses rigorous research designs
- adheres to indicators of quality research
Research-Based Practices
- demonstrates a sufficient record of success for improving outcomes
- uses rigorous research designs
- may adhere to indicators of quality research
Promising Practices
- demonstrates some success for improving outcomes
- more quality research is needed to raise to an evidence- or research-based practice
Quality Indicator Checklists
We used multiple checklists organized to determine level of evidence consistently across multiple research methods.
Download the QI Checklist SINGLE CASE (docx)
Download the QI Checklist QUALITATIVE (docx)
Download the QI Checklist MIXED METHODS (docx)
Download the QI Checklist GROUP (docx)
Download the QI Checklist CORRELATIONAL (docx)
Researcher & Practitioner Expertise
We are conducting several systematic reviews on specific transition-related practices. For each content area, we will review the research to identify predictors of successful post-school outcomes and effective practices. Results will be used to inform future research, policy, and practice. We hope you will help us identify new effective practices and predictors. For more information, Contact Us.
Predictors of post-school success
They are evidence-based, research-based, and promising services, supports, and/or acquired skills that have been identified through correlational research to be associated with improved post-school outcomes for students with disabilities.
We are regularly reviewing more practices and research and will be continuing to add resources (including Lesson Plan starters) on a regular basis. Be sure to put your favorites in your Member Dashboard! If you are looking for a resource, please Contact Us.