S4 E4: Implementation Science with Dr. Katlynn Dahl-Leonard

What is implementation science, and why should educators care about it? In this episode, Kate welcomes Dr. Katlynn Dahl-Leonard to break down how this field can help close the gap between literacy research and classroom practice. They discuss Katlynn's recent study on teacher implementation of a structured literacy intervention, components of fidelity, and what makes implementation easier - or harder - for educators. Tune in for practical insights on supporting evidence-based instruction in real-world settings.

This episode mentions:

• If You Were Here by Kathy Stinson, illustrated by Maya McKibbin
• Katlynn's study, co-authored with Drs. Colby Hall & Philip Capin, Exploring the feasibility of implementing the SPELL-Links to Reading and Writing intervention (open source)
• Translational science: A road map for the science of reading by Dr.Emily Solari et al.
• Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR)
• Program integrity in primary and early secondary prevention: Are implementation effects out of control?