In an effort to enhance credibility, the authors engaged in multiple researcher triangulation.Researcher triangulation (Patton, 2002) involved multiple investigators in the analysis,three of whom were not involved as participant observers during the Project RISES (Restructuringfor the Inclusion of Special Education Students) and had little stake in or knowledge of thedevelopment of the SMS program. Additionally, the lead author’s statement of researcher bias isprovided to make known any preconceived notions regarding the importance of sustainability: