Findings from a Fidelity of Implementation Assessment of the “Future is Mine LLC’s” Leadership Network Program

Abstract

This capstone project examines the implementation fidelity of the Future is Mine LLC’s Leadership Network (FLN), a three-year initiative aimed at improving postsecondary readiness in under-resourced school districts through coaching, planning, and professional development. Using a mixed-methods approach—document analysis, survey data, site visits, and interviews with coaches and district leaders—the study assesses how faithfully FLN was implemented and evaluates the reliability of its current Fidelity of Implementation (FOI) model. Findings reveal that while program elements like coaching and assessments were widely valued, the FOI model often failed to reflect true district engagement or progress. The study proposes an updated fidelity framework rooted in Carroll et al.’s (2009) FOI model to better capture adherence, dosage, quality of delivery, responsiveness, and sustainability. Recommendations include improving onboarding, embedding professional development more explicitly, and tracking long-term district success post-partnership.