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Practice Makes Proficient: Evaluation of Implementation Fidelity Following COMPASS Consultation Training
Lisa Ruble1, Lindsey Ogle1, John McGrew2
1Department of Special Education, Ball State University.
Psychology in the Schools
|February 23, 2023
Summary
A new training package effectively trained community consultants to implement COMPASS, an intervention for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). While consultants improved in knowledge, further practice is needed for writing intervention plans.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- Special Education
- Implementation Science
Background:
- Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) require specialized educational support.
- The COMPASS intervention offers a multi-level consultation and coaching approach to enhance educational outcomes for students with ASD.
- Effective implementation of interventions like COMPASS relies on adequately trained personnel.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a training package designed for community-based consultant trainees (CTs) unfamiliar with the COMPASS intervention.
- To assess the implementation outcomes of the COMPASS training package, focusing on acceptance, appropriateness, feasibility, and fidelity.
- To determine the impact of the training on CTs' knowledge and attitudes towards Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs).
Main Methods:
- A Hybrid Type 3 implementation-focused design was employed.
- The training package was delivered to community-based consultant trainees (CTs) new to COMPASS.
- Implementation outcomes (acceptance, appropriateness, feasibility, fidelity) were evaluated using data from trainees, teachers, and parents.
Main Results:
- COMPASS-naïve CTs demonstrated successful training, with at least one feedback session required for proficiency.
- Four feedback opportunities were necessary for CTs to achieve proficiency in writing intervention plans, indicating a challenging area.
- Teachers and parents found COMPASS acceptable, appropriate, and feasible. CTs' knowledge of EBPs increased significantly, but attitudes did not change.
Conclusions:
- The training package is effective in preparing CTs to implement COMPASS.
- Additional training and practice are recommended to enhance CTs' skills in writing intervention plans.
- The findings support the feasibility and acceptance of COMPASS among stakeholders, suggesting potential for wider adoption.
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