Implementation in schools: Practical resources

Microcourse for school implementation teams

This short online course provides an interactive way to get across the key content of a deliberate and structured approach to implementation. The course is free and can be accessed via your browser. No login is required.

Guidance for principals

This practice resource provides 8 implementation leadership tips from principals for principals that are backed by key ideas from implementation research.

Preparing to start an implementation effort

Use this resource to reflect on your school's preparedness to begin an implementation effort and decide next steps.

Interactive tool to find resources for your stage of implementation

Implementation takes place over time and in stages. Moving through each stage will give schools the best chance of success. The relevant resources for each stage are linked within the tool and outlined below. 

For a print version of activities at each stage of implementation, you can download Implementing evidence-based teaching practices: Key activities at each stage (PDF, 779KB).

Note: When implementing, schools may find they need to go back to an earlier stage or be across 2 stages at once. The main thing is to know where a school is at and where they’re headed next.

To gain an overview of the whole approach:

To reflect on your school's context:

To build and operate an implementation team:

To plan for implementation:

To address enablers and barriers:

To plan for and deliver professional learning cycles:

To track implementation progress: