Using Implementation Science to
Create Change in Early Learning
and Development Programs
Gary Glasenapp
Teaching Research Institute
Western Oregon University
Who’s Here?
• SDAs
• Other agencies
• Titles/positions
Share with a partner why you chose to attend this session.
Session Topics
• Definition of “implementation” and “implementation science.”
• Core implementation components.
• Stages of implementation.
• Competency drivers.
• Readiness to change.
• Application to ELDPs.
Rate your understanding of Implementation Science on a scale of 1 to 5.
Proposed Session Ground Rules
Activity
In your small group come up with a definition of “implementation.”
Implementation Definition
“A specified set of activities designed to put into practice an activity or program of known dimensions.”
Fixsen, D. L., Naoom, S. F., Blase, K. A., Friedman, R. M. & Wallace, F. (2005). Implementation research: A synthesis of the literature. Tampa, FL. University of South Florida, p 5.
Where Does Implementation Fit?
“Implementation exists at the nexus between research and
practice. Successful implementation is the mechanism by which
young children and their families benefit from the practices and
programs that research has identified as effective.”
Metz, Halle, Bartley & Blasberg. (2013). Applying implementation science in early childhood programs and systems. P. 21
Research Implementation Practice
Implementation Context
Effective Innovations “What”
Effective Implementation
“How”
Positive Outcomes for Children and
Families “Why”
Why Does Implementation Matter?
“There is credible and extensive empirical evidence that the level of implementation affects program outcomes.”
Durlak, J.A., & DuPre. E.P. (2008). Implementation matters: A review of research on the influence on implementation on program outcomes and factors affecting implementation. American Journal of Community Psychology, 41, p. 334.
Activity
What do you know about Implementation Science?
In your small group write down 3-5 things that you know or have heard about Implementation Science.
Definitions of Implementation Science • The systematic study of specified activities designed to put into
practice activities or programs of known dimensions.
The National Implementation Research Network, FPG Child Development Institute, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. http://nirn.fpg.unc.edu/learn-implementation/glossary
• The study of how a practice that is evidence-based or evidence-informed gets translated to different contexts in the real world. It investigates factors that contribute to successful implementation.
Halle, T., Metz, A. & Martinez-Beck, I. (2013). Applying implementation science in early childhood programs and systems. Paul Brookes Publishing.
• The study of methods that influence the integration of evidence-based interventions into practices settings.
Center for Research in Implementation Science and Prevention. University of Colorado. http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/medicalschool/programs/crisp/about/Pages/About-Dissemination-and-Implementation-Science.aspx
Why Implementation Science?
Why are we spending time talking about Implementation Science today? In other words, why is it important for you to know about Implementation Science?
Core Implementation Components
to Implement Practices Fixsen, Naoom, Blasé, Friedman, Wallace. (2005). Implementation research: A synthesis of the literature.
Staff Evaluation
Program Evaluation
Facilitative Administrative
Support
System Interventions Selection
Training
Consultation & Coaching
Implementation Stages Fixsen, Naoom, Blasé, Friedman, Wallace. (2005). Implementation research: A synthesis of the literature.
Sustainability
Fully implemented with innovations Continue to implement on ongoing, long-termed basis System for monitoring sustainability
Innovation
Refine, change or adapt based on needs Fully implement with fidelity before attempting to innovate
Full Implementation
Becomes fully operational Implemented with fidelity
Initial Implementation
Initiate new services/practices Manage change Address fear of change Determine improvement cycles
Installation
Acquire resources Make necessary structural changes Develop implementation supports
Exploration and Adoption
Assess needs Examine fit and feasibility Make decision Develop plans with
tasks and timelines Garner support
Competency Drivers Halle, T., Metz, A. & Martinez-Beck, I. (2013). Applying implementation science in early childhood programs and systems.
Selection Training
Coaching & Supervision
Performance Assessment
Activity
Research tells us in order to get implementation the person/agency must be ready/open to change.
In your small group, write down 2-3 responses to these questions:
1)What makes change difficult?
2)What can you do to make change easier?
Activity
So what? How can what you now know about implementation science help create change in ELDPs?
• Core implementation components
• Implementation stages
• Competency drivers
• Readiness to change
Print Your Own Copy
• Fixsen, D. L., Naoom, S. F., Blase, K. A., Friedman, R. M. & Wallace, F. (2005). Implementation research: A synthesis of the literature. Tampa, FL. University of South Florida.
• http://nirn.fpg.unc.edu/sites/nirn.fpg.unc.edu/files/resources/NIRN-MonographFull-01- 2005.pdf
Questions?