This survey of Follow Through programs over the past nine years examines program implementation from the perspective of local schools (complementing an earlier study on implementation of education models from the perspective of model sponsors). Ten sites around the country were visited and over 300 Follow Through participants interviewed, including parents, children, teachers, paraprofessionals, principals, Follow Through staff, administrators and school board members. Dealing with Follow Through program design and evaluation only as related to implementation, the study focuses on how Follow Through is translated into day-to-day operations. A study team searched for "lessons learned" that could help others toward successful implementation of programs. Key chapters discuss the implementation process as it relates to: changing the classroom, parent invovlement, support services, career development, and changes in the schools. (BF)