by Collaborative Educational Practice

The CollaborativeEdu team believes that schools should work toward having a culture that embraces the fact that they are always in a state of improvement. All schools have strengths and weaknesses; all schools need support. In order to achieve at high levels, there needs to be a commitment to years of hard work. Accepting that there are no magic solutions or a singular program that will create achievement, but knowing that there are patterns to what high-achieving schools and districts do, and results can be had when repeated at different sites and districts. These patterns have been confirmed by over 120 research and professional references (Shannon & Blysma, 2007; Danielson Group, 2021); At CollaborativeEdu, it is referred to as the Continuous Improvement Milestones.

THE COMPONENTS

1. Clear and Shared Focus on Equitable Outcomes

2. High Standards and Expectations for All Students

3. Effective School Leadership

4. High Levels of Collaboration and Communication

5. Curriculum and Instruction Engagement Aligned with Standards

6. Frequent Monitoring of Learning

7. Focused Professional Development

8. Supportive Learning Environment including to SEL and DEI

9. High Levels of Community and Parent Engagement

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