The perspective of school leaders on the implementation of evidence-based practices: A mixed methods study.

Background: School leaders play an integral role in the use of implementation strategies, which in turn support special education teachers in the implementation of evidence-based practices (EBPs). In this convergent mixed methods study, we explored school leaders' perceptions of the facilitators and barriers to EBP implementation, particularly for students receiving special education, as well as the importance and feasibility of 15 implementation strategies.

Method: School leaders (  =  22, principals, assistant principals, school psychologists, etc.