What is an Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)?

The main indicator of quality for EBPs (including specific interventions, activities and strategies implemented at the school or district levels) should be clear evidence of impact based on rigorous research.

In short, proven impact in rigorous research should be the main indicator of quality for EBPs used to support schools and districts in improving student achievement.

Where the ESEA requires states, districts and schools to use EBPs, it generally requires that the EBP fall under one of four tiers of evidence. EBPs funded under Section 1003 (School Improvement) of the ESEA, as amended by the ESSA, are required to have strong, moderate, or promising evidence (Tiers 1-3).

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