The translation of research findings into practical use has been a persistent problem in education. This paper describes a model that seeks to avoid some of the implementation and dissemination practices of the past--practices that produced disappointing results. The purpose of the study was to develop and test a model that brings together university researchers and classroom teachers in a collaborative endeavor to test, evaluate, and adapt research findings in classroom settings. The procedure described involved three steps. First a questionnaire on research interests was sent to a state-wide sample of science and mathematics teachers. Interest in knowing about research results was high among both junior high school and high school teachers; many teachers expressed an interest in being active participants in research. Next, survey results were presented to a group of local teachers who had been invited to a meeting to discuss ways to implement the translation of research into classroom practice. As a result of this meeting, a group of seven teachers and three faculty members was formed. Finally, a consensus was reached on operating procedures and principles. After study and discussion of research articles, reviews, and other materials, the teachers began trying out ideas from the readings and ideas of their own, reporting results at monthly meetings. (TW)