Marissa obtained her B.A. in Psychology with minors in Spanish and Cognitive Science from UCLA in 2022. She has experience in clinical research and applied behavior analysis. Marissa is passionate about integrative health, evidence-based practices for autistic youth, and increasing access to mental health resources. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking, and painting.
In this study, the researchers will examine the efficacy of the Helping Educational Leaders Mobilize Evidence (HELM) implementation strategy for promoting building-level implementation leadership, implementation climate, and high-fidelity delivery of evidence-based practices. This study tests whether HELM improves outcomes when used in conjunction with Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), an evidence-based practice. The researchers will compare the effects of PBIS implemented with usual supports and PBIS implemented with HELM. They will also explore what for whom, under what conditions, how equitably, and through which processes HELM works to improve student academic outcomes, as well as its cost-effectiveness.