Strong collaborative partnerships between teachers and researchers who are interested in enhancing the outcomes of students with disabilities have the potential to improve student outcomes, facilitating a wave of student success. Teachers and researchers share their unique expertise in this collaborative partnership in order to understand student needs, outline research-based/evidence-based practices to address those needs and implement strategies with fidelity in the classroom. Critical factors in these partnerships include tenets of implementation science (exploration, installation, initial implementation, full implementation), collaboration, effective planning, and practice-based professional development. This article proposes a conceptual framework and examples of how to build a collaborative practice through the SURF model. Responsibilities within these partnerships and a four-step process are proposed. Guidelines for future collaborations are discussed to ensure that quality intervention research in special education is achieved.