Enablers and barriers show what’s working well and what’s getting in the way when implementing evidence-based practices. Tailoring implementation in response to the enablers and barriers in a school increases the likelihood of implementation success. This explainer outlines the importance of understanding and responding to school-specific enablers and barriers to implementation.

This is the third in a series of 5 explainers on implementing evidence-based practices in schools. School leaders can use these explainers to engage with the key research and ideas that underpin effective implementation.