PRESENTING SUPERB RESEARCH THAT ADVANCES THE FIELD OF EDUCATION
Enabling Context
A Companion Workbook to Implementation Science: A Playbook for Instructional Leaders
- Publisher
Myers Education Press - ISBN 9781975509019
- Language English
- Pages 75 pp.
- Size 8.5" x 11"
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Myers Education Press - ISBN 9781975509026
- Language English
- Pages 75 pp.
- Size 8.5" x 11"
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- Publisher
Myers Education Press - ISBN 9781975509033
- Language English
- Pages 75 pp.
- Size 8.5" x 11"
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Successful implementation of educational initiatives requires more than just selecting the right curriculum or adopting a new instructional model, it demands an enabling context that fosters sustainable change. Enabling Context: A Companion Workbook for is a hands-on workbook designed to support school and district leaders, instructional coaches, and educators in applying the principles of implementation science to real-world educational settings.
This companion guide to Implementation Science: A Playbook for Instructional Leaders bridges theory to practice, offering structured activities, planning tools, and context to help leaders create the conditions necessary for effective and lasting instructional improvement. Whether you are leading a district-wide curriculum rollout, supporting teachers in new instructional methods, or refining school-wide policies, Enabling Context: A Companion Workbook provides a step-by-step framework to build capacity, align resources, and measure impact.
Key Features:
- Guided Reflection and Planning: Each section includes protocols and exercises to help teams assess their current conditions and identify areas for growth.
- Practical Implementation Tools: Templates, checklists, and planning worksheets guide educators through each phase of implementation, from stakeholder engagement to creating a strategic plan.
- Vignettes: Real-world examples illustrate how districts and schools have successfully applied implementation science principles to drive meaningful change.
- Collaboration and Team Development: Activities encourage cross-functional teams to work together, ensuring alignment across leadership, instructional staff, and support teams.
Julia James Carlson
Dr. Julia James Carlson is an accomplished educational leader with over two decades of experience in school turnaround, curriculum development/management, and instructional leadership. With a career spanning urban and suburban districts, private sectors, and nonprofit organizations, Dr. Carlson has become a trusted voice in educational reform and implementation science. She holds an EdD in Educational Administration from Boston College, where she received the prestigious AASA Educational Administrative Scholarship Award.
Dr. Carlson’s career is marked by a deep commitment to improving student outcomes through evidence-based practices and collaborative leadership. She has served in various roles, including Product Management Director: Implementation Science at Imagine Learning, Vice President of Research at Wilson Language Training, Invention Education Administrator at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and Assistant Superintendent of Fall River Public Schools. In these positions, she led initiatives to enhance literacy instruction, developed and implemented innovative educational programs, and district-wide data systems to monitor student progress. Her leadership was pivotal in securing multi-million-dollar grants and raising student achievement rates in underperforming school districts. As a passionate advocate for literacy and equity in education, Dr. Carlson has presented nationally on the role of implementation science in school reform, focusing on creating supportive climates for administrator and teacher development and improving literacy outcomes. She was also a Collaborative Teaching Fellow and Practicum Supervisor at Boston College, mentoring future educators and preparing them to thrive in urban education settings through the Donovan Scholars Program. Dr. Carlson’s extensive experience in K-12 and higher education underscores her holistic understanding of the educational landscape.