With limitations on time and resources, the replication process increases local capacity in meeting the learning standards by expanding program and staff development options and providing quality programs that best meet district needs. Some of the benefits of replication are listed below:
How to Replicate
The decision to replicate a specific research-based program is a local one and should be based on a careful analysis of your school's needs. The final selection should be keyed to student performance data, overall community data, and your school's goals to meet the higher learning standards. This requires cycles of planning, implementation, and evaluation, as well as district commitment, leadership, and sound planning.
To get started, print the Adopting Research-Based Programs: The Sharing Success Replication Guide. It draws from research on effective schools and is based on what Sharing Success has learned from the replication experience in New York State. It is designed to assist districts with replication by providing an overview of the steps to replication and outlining a systematic approach to program selection, planning, and implementation.
After careful district analysis has been completed, replication of an effective program is simple:
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