Dr. Garbacz is a Professor in the School Psychology Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research emphasizes building, testing, and scaling programs that interconnect school, home, and community systems to promote mental health and reduce the risk of later mental health concerns. Dr. Garbacz focuses on universal, school- and community-wide programs to support all children and youth as well as programs and practices for children and youth who need additional support. Dr. Garbacz is actively engaged in research examining the Teachers and Parents as Partners intervention, the Family Check-Up model, as well as Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports.
UW-Madison School of Education article from August 2021 about funding obtained by Andy Garbacz from the Institute of Education Sciences. This 5-year, $4 million project is titled, “Systemic Replication Study of Conjoint Behavioral Consultation in Elementary Schools.”
Previous studies demonstrate the benefits of the Teachers and Parents as Partners (TAPP) intervention when implemented by an outside coach. This study looks at TAPP’s effectiveness when delivered by school-based specialists. This may make it easier for schools to use TAPP long-term without having to rely on outside specialists. TAPP is also known as “Conjoint Behavioral Consultation.”
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