De-implementation

When it comes to school initiatives, more isnt always better. Todays educators are buried under old practices, new ideas, and recommended initiatives. The problem? With such an abundance of strategies, its hard to recognize what, if anything, is working. Before youre tempted to add just one more idea to the pile, take a step backand an objective lookso that you, central office leaders, building leaders, and teachers can decide which practices to keep, which to modify, and which to eliminate altogether. This guide provides A research- and evidence-based framework for determining efficacy Practical steps for removing, reducing, or replacing ineffective practices Action steps, examples, and tips for beginning the workand getting teacher buy-in Templates for charting your schools individual path to de-implementation Ineffective practices dont just waste teacher time; they can have a catastrophic impact on student progress. Use de-implementation to shine a light on the path forwardone where teachers can focus on what works, and students can focus on learning.