The Pre-Conference for the 2011 National Smart Start Conference will feature the work of the National Implementation Research Network. Bridging the Gap from Good Ideas to Great Programs and Systems will examine how we make sure children truly benefit from our work. How do we implement programs, policies, and systems development to ensure positive results for young children? We want to implement what works, but putting programs in place in the real world can be challenging.  How do we maintain fidelity, deal with staff turnover, create ‘space’ for the new way of work, and build the confidence and competence of practitioners?  Fortunately, there is a growing science related to implementation, organizational change, and systems support.  This pre-conference session will introduce participants to the ‘big ideas’ related to implementation science and four frameworks that can help solve implementation problems.

.5 CEUs will be offered to attendees at no charge.

Learn more about the 2011 National Smart Start Conference.