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"At the end of the exploration stage, a decision is made to proceed with implementation of an evidence-based program in a given community or state based on formal and informal criteria developed by the community and by the evidence-based program" (Fixsen et al., 2005, p. 15)
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Evaluate current status of student learning such as test scores, parent and/or student scores, same school rankings, community perceptions. What aspirations do stakeholders have for technology in learning? What are the non-negotiables that could impede implementation if not accounted for?
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Designed to be completed by a cross-section of district leadership to gain a view into the current status of digital learning readiness Link text
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Ensure pertinent leaders and stakeholders are available to the provide guidance and leadership. Ensure there is a good mix of position power, expertise, leadership, and credibility. Link text
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Utilize the future ready surveys to gain insight into our current status. Use to the time to set priorities, identify key leaders and timelines.
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During this time consideration must be given to practitioner and his or her context and other influences as well simple complacency and feed of change.
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Identify innovators and early adopters willing to try new practices and tools. Enusre some are leaders within their sites and among their peers
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The ability to have open and free flowing feedback to decision makers is essential to successful change implementation "New staff members working under different conditions within uniquely configured community circumstances present implementation challenges. They also present opportunities to refine and expand both the treatment practices and programs and the implementation practices and programs.
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The success of this implementation depends not only on practical execution, but also on the emotional support provided by recognizing success and generating excitement for the change
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Ensure professional learning plan is in place and teacher leaders have been able to pilot and provide feedback
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Full implementation of an innovation can occur once the new learning becomes integrated into practitioner, organizational, and community practices, policies, and procedures (Fixsen et al. 2005, p. 16)
