What specifically do we expect all students to learn?  

How will we know when each student has learned it?  

How will we respond when students are having difficulty learning?  

How will we respond when students demonstrate that they have learned? (Buffum, Mattos, & Weber, 2009). 

How do we find time to collaborate? 

How do we make sure teachers use the time well? 

How can we help teams establish effective team processes? 

How do we know if any of this is making a difference? 

What is the best single strategy for moving forward? 

Gather evidence of current levels of student learning.

Develop strategies and ideas to build on strengths and additional weaknesses in that learning.

Implement those strategies and ideas.

Analyze the impact of the changes to discover what was effective and what was not.

Apply new knowledge in the next cycle of continuous improvement.