An example of an approach to establishing usable interventions and implementation supports is provided. The plan, do, study, act cycle (PDSAC) logic is used on purpose to develop simultaneously the innovation and the implementation supports for the innovation. Download: Improvement Cycles Example...
Heptagon Tool
During Exploration Stage discussions information gathering is focused on the community, relevant governance, workforce, structures and programs, infrastructure and technology as well as resources. Key stakeholders generally are individuals who could have a positive or negative effect on the use of the innovation. Many of these key stakeholders may be affected by the innovation...
Science and Implementation
“Scientific inquiry” demands more than speculation – a clearly stated theory that generates predictions (if … then) and testable hypotheses. There are multiple implementation frameworks that could serve as a source of predictions (if-then) and hypotheses (explanations of if-then relationships)....
Assessing Implementation Stages
Stages are fluid and require constant adjustment on the part of those supporting the use of an innovation in organizations and systems so that improved outcomes are realized and sustained....
Synthesis of Implementation Frameworks
The depth and breadth of expanded knowledge has been expressed in unique implementation frameworks developed in given fields within human services and in other fields. The frameworks are reviewed and synthesized....
OSEP Case Example
OSEP funded the State Implementation and Scaling up of Evidence-based Programs Center (SISEP) began in October 2007 to improve services to and outcomes for students with disabilities. ...
Implementation Capacity “Look Fors”
The "Look For" indicators pose key implementation-related questions; questions that relate to factors essential to systemic and sustainable change in complex systems....
OSEP Guidance and Review Tool
OSEP is using implementation practice and science to move government from compliance to support....
Staff Selection Process
Excellent outcomes begin by selecting excellent candidates who are ready, willing, and able to carry out innovations and implementation best practices with fidelity. ...
Implementation Specialist Position Description and Interview
Selection, training, coaching, and fidelity assessment are the Competency Drivers. Having excellent Implementation Specialists contribute to greatly improved outcomes begins with recruitment and selection....