Optimizing educational practices: Collaborative Sites Project

Abstract

This project focused on optimizing educational practices for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through the Collaborative Sites initiative at HANDS in Autism®. The project evaluated team training satisfaction using the "Classroom project: SY20-21" dataset, assessing components such as overall impression, team coaching, and team fidelity. Data was collected, entered into REDCap and Excel, and visualized using Power BI. Results showed that while training in the program arm was rated highly, the classroom arm revealed moderate usefulness and partial implementation, indicating areas for improvement in instructional delivery. The findings underscore the need for improved consistency in training application and targeted strategies to enhance team engagement and fidelity in educational settings.