Tools

Implementation Tools

Companion Resources

These companion resources to the Statewide Implementation Guide will help state teams understand the details of implementation stages, timelines and steps, and the components of the System Framework infrastructure needed to support and sustain statewide systems change.

ECTA System Framework — The Personnel/Workforce component and Self-Assessment may be especially helpful.https://ectacenter.org/sysframe
DEC Recommended Practices — Practices known to improve learning outcomes and promote development of children (0-5) who have or are at risk for developmental delays or disabilities.http://www.dec-sped.org/dec-recommended-practices
Practice Improvement Tools — Performance Checklists, Practice Guides and other tools. https://ectacenter.org/decrp
REAL Framework — An evidence-based process for planning and facilitating co-creation processes with partners most impacted by system challenges and changes. A companion REAL Framework Practice Profile defines and describes critical components for engaging critical perspectives.
State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) — Statewide implementation and scale-up of evidence-based practices is a key aspect of the SSIP. https://ectacenter.org/topics/ssip
National Implementation Research Network (NIRN): Active Implementation Hub http://implementation.fpg.unc.edu

References and Resources by Stage

Stage 1: Exploration and Planning

Fixsen, D.L., Naoom, S.F., Blase, K.A., Friedman, R.M., & Wallace, F. (2005). Implementation research: A synthesis of the literature. (FMHI Publication 231). Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, The National Implementation Research Network.
Halle, T., Metz, A. & Martinez-Beck, I. (Eds.). (2013). Applying implementation science in early childhood programs and systems. Paul H. Brookes.
Metz, A., & Bartley, L. (2012). Active implementation frameworks for program success: How to use implementation science to improve outcomes for children. Zero to Three Journal, 34(4), 11–18.
Smith, B.J., Fox, L., Strain, P., Binder, D.P., Bovey, T., Jones, A., McCullough, K., Veguilla, M., Dunlap, G., Blase, K., Trivette, C.M., Shapland, D., and Danaher, J. (2018). Statewide Implementation Guide. https://ectacenter.org/sig
Wandersman Center. (n.d.). Readiness Thinking Tool. https://www.wandersmancenter.org/uploads/1/2/8/5/128593635/wc_readiness_thinking_tool.pdf
Wandersman Center. (n.d.). Quality Implementation Self-Assessment Rating Scale. https://www.wandersmancenter.org/uploads/1/2/8/5/128593635/qisars_v2_083119.pdf
Wandersman Center. (n.d.). Using readiness. https://www.wandersmancenter.org/using-readiness.html

Stage 2: Installation

Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center. Early Childhood Implementation Snapshots. https://ectacenter.org/implementationsnapshots/
Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center. Key Considerations for Reaching and Maintaining Implementation/Practice Fidelity. https://ectacenter.org/~pdfs/sig/4_4_key_considerations_for_fidelity.pdf
Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center & National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations. (2018). Sample site application packet evidence-based practices implementation site selection. https://ectacenter.org/~pdfs/sig/4_2_sample_app.pdf
Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center & National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations. (2018). State coordinator(s) position description. https://ectacenter.org/~pdfs/sig/2_2_state_coordinator.pdf
IDEA Data Center (2022). Response rate, representativeness, and nonresponse bias—They all matter! https://ideadata.org/sites/default/files/media/documents/2022-02/ResponseRate-vs-Representativeness.pdf
IDEA Data Center (n.d.) Tip Sheet Series: Evaluating the Implementation of Evidence-based Practices. https://dasycenter.org/ebp-tip-sheets/
IDEA Data Center (2019) Tip Sheet Series: Establishing a Fidelity Threshold. https://dasycenter.org/ebp-tip-sheets/3-fidelity/
National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations & Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center. (2021). State leadership team (SLT) checklist of sustainability features. https://challengingbehavior.org/docs/SLT_checklist-sustainability-features.pdf
National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations. (2021). Roadmap to Effective Intervention Practices: Statewide Implementation of the Pyramid Model. https://challengingbehavior.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/roadmap_6_roadmap-to-statewide-implementation.pdf
National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations. (2020). Roadmap to Effective Intervention Practices: Data Decision-Making and Program-Wide Implementation of the Pyramid Model. https://challengingbehavior.org/document/roadmap-7-data-decision-making-and-program-wide-implementation-of-the-pyramid-model/
National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations. (2022). Pyramid Model State Leadership Team: Data Coordination Responsibilities. https://challengingbehavior.org/document/pyramid-model-state-leadership-team-data-coordination-responsibilities/
State Implementation and Scaling-Up of Evidence-based Practices Center. (2013). Activity 3.2: Engaging community and building hospitable environments. Active Implementation Hub. https://nirn.fpg.unc.edu/sites/nirn.fpg.unc.edu/files/resources/AIModules-Activity-3-2-EngagingCommunityBuildingHospitableEnvironments.pdf
State Implementation and Scaling-Up of Evidence-based Practices Center. (n.d). Function 3: Create hospitable environments. Active Implementation Hub. https://implementation.fpg.unc.edu/resource/activity-creating-hospitable-environments/
State Implementation and Scaling-Up of Evidence-based Practices Center. (n.d.). Topic 3: Leadership. Active Implementation Hub. https://implementation.fpg.unc.edu/resource/drivers-overview/
State Implementation and Scaling-Up of Evidence-based Practices Center. (n.d). Voices from the field: Implementation Team 5 [Video}.YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxG1yOiTED8
State Implementation and Scaling-up of Evidence-based Practices Center. (n.d.). Voices from the field: Sustainability 2 [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqs-iPChGkY

Stage 3: Initial Implementation

Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center. (2015). A system framework for building high-quality early intervention and preschool special education programs. https://ectacenter.org/sysframe
Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center & National Center for Pyramid Model Innovation. (2018). Considerations for state annual reports. https://ectacenter.org/~pdfs/sig/2_7_considerations_for_state_annual_report.pdf

Stage 4: Full Implementation, Scale-Up, and Sustainability

National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations.(2022). Evaluation of State and Program Implementation of the Pyramid Model: Suggested Data Elements. https://challengingbehavior.org/docs/Eval-State-Program-Implementation.pdf
National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (2022). Sustaining and Scaling/Expanding Pyramid Model High-Fidelity Practices: A Resource Brief. https://challengingbehavior.org/document/sustaining-and-scaling-high-fidelity-practices-resource-brief/

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