De-implementation: Creating the Space to Focus on What Works

by Peter M. DeWitt

When it comes to school initiatives, more isn’t always better.  Today’s educators are buried under old practices, new ideas, and recommended initiatives. Before you’re tempted to add just one more idea to the pile, take a step back―and an objective look―so that you and your teachers can decide which practices to keep, which to modify, and which to eliminate altogether. This guide provides:

Genres: Education

160 pages, Paperback

Published June 6, 2022

Reviews

[Spacek Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

During my second year in the WASA (Washington Association of School Administrators) Instructional Leadership Network, de-implementation was introduced. The field of education has been hit with new items to implement as the standards-based and accountability movements took hold. As educational leaders, we should always be looking to move away from what we are asked to implement if it is not working. Peter DeWitt provides an excellent framework to determine when de-implementation is needed and a process to assure success when de-implementation is needed.

[Ellen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a useful book for school/district based teams. It is set up like a workbook and steps you through a process to get clearer about your work. It is quite thin in some areas. I would have liked more details on creating a theory of change.

[Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Workbook style format to identify practices that are not effective and being deliberate about partially reducing or replacing it.

[Kate · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great professional read for educators at all levels! Would also have application to industries outside of education!