This article describes an empirical investigation of the process and outcomes associated with research-to-practice strategies in three schools during a three and a half-year project. The three interrelated phases of the process were (a) the establishment of an empirical foundation, (b) the design and implementation of school-based interventions, and (c) the evaluation of the effectiveness of the interventions. Findings from each phase are described. The benefits and limitations of research-to-practice strategies as a means to improve practices in local schools is discussed. The critical role of ongoing evaluation throughout the process of translating research into practice also is discussed.
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