Applied researchers, whether working with the framework of design-based research or intervention science, face a similar implementation challenge: practitioners who enact their programs typically do so in varied, context-specific ways. Although this variability is often seen as a problem for those who privilege fidelity and standardization, we…

Test report on usefulness of model that utilized collaboration between a school and community in formulation of language policy and selection of bilingual education program. Model assessed sociolinguistic parameters of the community, identified maintenance or transfer status of Spanish, and evaluated degree of ethnic homogeneity between parents…