Down to a Science The 2010-2011 Exemplary Labs At CEI, we frequently talk about the importance of evaluating not only the differences between pre- and post-assessment measurements, but also the effectiveness of lab implementation. We call this “implementation with fidelity.” Another term from the field of psychology is “treatment integrity.” “Treatment integrity,” according to Lane, Bocian, MacMillan, and Gresham, “refers to the extent to which an intervention is implemented as originally designed. Treatment integrity reflects the accuracy and consistency with which each component of the treatment is implemented.” They continue: “In order to draw accurate conclusions about intervention outcomes, treatment integrity needs to be assessed.” Creative Education Institute www.ceilearning.com
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