TY - JOUR
T1 - Implementing the foundations of learning project
T2 - Considerations for preschool intervention research
AU - Lloyd, Chrishana M.
AU - Morris, Pamela A.
AU - Portilla, Ximena A.
PY - 2014/10/13
Y1 - 2014/10/13
N2 - While studies have documented the importance of strong implementation in intervention studies (e.g., see Durlak & Dupre, 2008), more information is needed about how to ensure strong fidelity and quality of program implementation when delivering interventions under "real world conditions" and on a large scale. In this article, key lessons in implementing a demonstration and evaluation project known as the Foundations of Learning (FOL) demonstration are presented. Our discussion highlights several key components to the success of the project, including the building of effective coalitions before, and during, the delivery of the intervention to support the implementation process, as well as intensive, collaborative, and multilayered technical assistance provided as the intervention was delivered. Key lessons learned over the course of this project represent some that are highly consistent with prior research on this topic, as well as some that are unique, thus representing new areas for exploration in this burgeoning area of study.
AB - While studies have documented the importance of strong implementation in intervention studies (e.g., see Durlak & Dupre, 2008), more information is needed about how to ensure strong fidelity and quality of program implementation when delivering interventions under "real world conditions" and on a large scale. In this article, key lessons in implementing a demonstration and evaluation project known as the Foundations of Learning (FOL) demonstration are presented. Our discussion highlights several key components to the success of the project, including the building of effective coalitions before, and during, the delivery of the intervention to support the implementation process, as well as intensive, collaborative, and multilayered technical assistance provided as the intervention was delivered. Key lessons learned over the course of this project represent some that are highly consistent with prior research on this topic, as well as some that are unique, thus representing new areas for exploration in this burgeoning area of study.
KW - Classroom coaching
KW - Early childhood
KW - Implementation science
KW - Intervention research
KW - Preschool
KW - Technical assistance
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U2 - 10.1080/10852352.2014.943641
DO - 10.1080/10852352.2014.943641
M3 - Article
C2 - 25321642
AN - SCOPUS:84910627828
VL - 42
SP - 282
EP - 299
JO - Prevention in Human Services
JF - Prevention in Human Services
SN - 0270-3114
IS - 4
ER -