A2.3
Connected, Facilitated Teacher Collaboration

A2.3 Connected, Facilitated Teacher Collaboration

School leaders provide direction for collaborative teams that is in alignment with school and district goals and schedule time for ongoing collaborative planning, peer observation, and teacher learning. The school provides professional learning on problem-based teaching and learning conducted by a skilled facilitator.

Implementing

Instructional leaders have established a purpose for collaborative teams aligned to school and district goals. Teachers have dedicated time at least once per week for collaborative planning and learning. Protocols promote safety and belonging among members. Interdependent work focuses on implementing equitable instructional practices and evaluating the impact on student learning. Teachers have opportunities to observe peers.

A skilled facilitator with content and pedagogical knowledge has been identified to lead mathematical discussions.

Developing

Instructional leaders have established a dedicated time for collaborative planning and learning. Teachers may use this time on task delegation or to discuss content or data.

A facilitator has not been identified or has been identified but lacks content or pedagogical knowledge necessary to lead mathematical discussions.

Organizing

Instructional leaders have not dedicated time for collaborative planning. Often, when teachers do meet, time is used for task delegation rather than for planning anchored in lesson learning goals.

Instructional leaders may promote changes to the curriculum that lower the cognitive demand or change the learning goals for upcoming activities, limiting access to grade-level learning.

Reflect

To what extent have instructional leaders communicated a clear purpose for the work of collaborative teams? What outcomes have been identified?
What structures are in place to promote safety and belonging among team members?
How does collaborative time foster interdependence?
How do you ensure meeting time is focused on student learning?

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