Effective Use of Collaborative Time. For collaborative time to be effective, the parties agree it should have the following characteristics:
Effective Use of Collaborative Time. For collaborative time to be effective, the parties agree it should have the following characteristics: CONTENT - A clear focus on student learning, which could take one of the following forms: Collaborative planning around both subject content and/or pedagogy Application of qualitative and quantitative data to drive planning, with a focus on students who are struggling and have not met benchmarks, 2) students who are meeting benchmarks, and 3) students who are exceeding benchmarks Creation of common formative assessments as a team Looking at student work, utilizing a rubric Building instructional capacity of staff and being engaged in professional development to improve practice PROCESS – Collaborative and shared leadership, which should include the following: The development and implementation of ground rules for the meeting Identified roles and responsibilities for each person Agendas jointly developed by the team (best practice to develop at the end of each meeting for the next meeting) A safe environment in which each member expresses his/her thoughts Assignment of work prior to the next meeting, and the allocation of time to accomplish such identified work on an individual basis Evaluation of the meeting, and revision of practice based upon evaluation DYNAMICS – Mutual trust and respect, which should take into account the following characteristics: The expected behaviors identified in the School Climate Compact The expected behaviors identified in the Organizational Culture of Respect Compact A commitment to address issues and not personalize concerns Active listening in order to retain an open mind to others’ ideas A commitment to each other that it is alright to make mistakes and to learn from them To be empathetic to the feelings of others Groups that meet should evaluate their operations in relation to the above-referenced characteristics on an on-going basis. If assistance is needed, it is expected the School Leadership Team will work with the team to supply that assistance. Given that time is a finite resource, it is expected the School Leadership Team will seek to make efficient use of all collaborative time within the building, taking advantage of technology when appropriate. Examining what might be communicated electronically through email, web video, shared documents, or social media is the responsibility of the School Leadership Team.
