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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.