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Implementation science (IS) includes deliberate actions that facilitate the translation of research into practice. School counselors can use IS within the context of evidence-based practice to deliver, evaluate, and sustain programs and interventions that maximize student outcomes. This article offers an implementation framework and drivers that complement and can strengthen the application of the American School Counselor Association National Model. Case examples demonstrate the value of IS in school counselor practice.

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Implementation Science: A Path Toward Strengthening School Counselor Practice

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