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EBP Rating Descriptions

Well Supported by Research ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Research included:

  • Multiple, rigorous RCT studies
  • Multiple replication and follow up studies
  • Positive, sustained effects over a period of time (such as one year or longer)
  • Studies reported in published, peer-reviewed literature

 

Supported by Research ⭐ ⭐

Research included:

  • At least one or a small number of rigorous RCT studies. However, some of the studies:
  • May have exhibited research design weaknesses and/or they needed to be replicated to confirm the initial findings
  • Positive, sustained effects over a short period of time (such as 6 months or less)
  • Studies reported in published, peer-reviewed literature

 

Supported EBP Practice with ECBG Evidence ⭐ ⭐

  • Practice supported by research
  • Early Childhood Block Grant (ECBG) data supports positive outcomes for this intervention

 

Emerging Research ⭐

Research included:

  • At least one study utilized some form of control group
  • In some cases, the study(ies) may have exhibited research design weaknesses
  • There may have been positive, mixed, or no effects found
  • Studies reported in published, peer-reviewed literature