Module:

Fidelity of Implementation: Selecting and Implementing Evidence-Based Practices and Programs

Wrap Up

Once school personnel have selected an evidence-based practice or program, they need to have a plan in place to make sure it is implemented with fidelity. Failure to implement with fidelity could jeopardize the effectiveness of the practice or program. There are a number of actions school personnel can take to increase the likelihood that they will implement the new practice or program with high fidelity. These actions include:

• Establishing an implementation team
• Training staff on how to implement the practice or program
• Providing ongoing training and support for the implementation of the practice or program
• Using existing manual(s) or create clear guidelines for the implementation process
• Monitoring and evaluating implementation fidelity

Cynthia Alexander NIUSI-LeadScape Principal Evans Elementary School Memphis, TN

Cynthia Alexander highlights some important factors that affect fidelity of implementation. (Time: 1:35) View Transcript

Click each school logo below for the conclusion of that school's first year of implementing a new program and how fidelity influenced student outcomes.

Think back to your initial responses to the following questions. After working through the resources in this module, do you still agree with your Initial Thoughts? If not, what aspects of your answers would you change? How can school personnel identify and select evidence-based practices or programs? How can school personnel effectively implement evidence-based practices or programs? How can school personnel determine that they have effectively implemented evidence-based practices or programs?