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Resource collections (2)

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Resource collection

Implementation in schools: Practical resources

This collection of resources supports leaders in using a deliberate and structured approach for embedding evidence-based teaching practices in their school.

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Resource collection

Implementation in schools: A deliberate and structured approach

This collection of resources supports leaders in understanding a deliberate and structured approach to embedding evidence-based teaching practices in schools.

Guides & resources (10+)

Practice resource

Building an effective team and a specific implementation goal: Leading implementation

This module provides schools with an introduction to leading the implementation of evidence-based teaching practices through an effective school implementation team.

Practice resource

Building and operating an effective school implementation team: Leading implementation

This practice resource is designed to help school leaders form and maintain an implementation team to drive successful implementation efforts in their school.

Practice resource

Meeting regularly as a school implementation team for success: Leading implementation

This practice resource and meeting agenda template is designed to help school implementation teams stay focused on the components of a deliberate and structured approach to implementation.

Research (6)

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Discussion paper

Insights into implementation in early childhood education and care 2025

AERO has been working alongside ECEC services to increase our understanding of implementation of evidence-based practices in ECEC. This insights paper shares our learnings from the 2023 and 2024 iterations of the ECEC Learning Partner project.

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Discussion paper

Evidence-informed implementation in schools

AERO’s deliberate and structured approach to implementation is designed to support effective implementation in Australian schools. This discussion paper and A3 summary detail why implementation matters and how AERO’s approach has been developed, tested and refined.

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Implementation in schools: The Learning Partner project

This collaboration focuses on implementation of evidence-based teaching practices in different school contexts.

Summaries & explainers (5)

Taking an evidence-informed approach to implementation

This explainer is the first in a series of 5 on implementing evidence-based teaching practices in schools. It outlines how schools can take a deliberate and structured approach to implementation based on key ideas from the research evidence.

Using a staged approach to implementation

This explainer is the second in a series of 5 on implementing evidence-based teaching practices in schools. It outlines the key ideas for taking a staged approach to implementation.

Addressing enablers and barriers to implementation

This explainer is the third in a series of 5 on the key components of a deliberate and structured approach to implementation. It outlines the importance of understanding and responding to context-specific enablers and barriers to implementation.

Other (6)

More schools bridge the gap between evidence and practice with support from AERO

Schools can now access free, practical, and easy-to-use resources to help them implement evidence-based practices in ways that work in their own contexts.

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Insights from the classroom: Somerville Rise Primary School

Matt Jackson, Principal of Somerville Rise Primary School, reflects on how being part of AERO’s Learning Partner Project to support the implementation of explicit instruction has improved outcomes for both students and staff.

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Reflections on implementing well: A conversation with a school leader

Matthew Pepi, Curriculum Learning Specialist and Implementation Coordinator at Chelsea Primary School, reflects on how using AERO's deliberate and structured approach to implementation is working in his school.