Research to practice: A "blueprint" for closing the gap in local schools

Citation
M. Abbott et al., Research to practice: A "blueprint" for closing the gap in local schools, EXCEPT CHIL, 65(3), 1999, pp. 339-352
Citations number
36
Categorie Soggetti
Rehabilitation
Journal title
EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
ISSN journal
00144029 → ACNP
Volume
65
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
339 - 352
Database
ISI
SICI code
0014-4029(199921)65:3<339:RTPA"F>2.0.ZU;2-S
Abstract
The long-standing gap between research and practice in general and special education has become a matter of national concern. Described in this articl e is a "blueprint" designed to bridge the gap based an lessons learned at t he Juniper Gardens Children's Project (JGCP). The goal of the blueprint is to initiate and sustain ongoing interactions between classroom teachers and researchers interested in using research-validated practices in local clas sroom settings. Its components are partnership, collaboration consultation, and professional development Discussed are the blueprint and some initial findings of its use. Considered are the implications of the blueprint and o f successfully moving research into classroom practice.