Developing the Organization to Support Desired Practices

School and system leaders work to improve the instructional program in a number of ways, including

help develop clarity about goals and roles related to collaborative work, including those connected to early primary learning
provide regular opportunities and structures that support teachers in working together on instructional improvement related to early primary learning, and establish a system for monitoring their collaborative work
establish a structure of teams and groups that work together on problem solving related to early primary instruction

Resources

Ideas Into Action for School and System Leaders: Promoting Collaborative Learning Cultures: Putting the Promise into Practice This issue of Ideas Into Action explores research foundations supporting collaborative learning cultures, and present a sampling of current findings and resources.	PDF

Supporting the Kindergarten Educator Team A tip sheet for principals that focuses on supporting and reinforcing the crucial elements of an effective FDK program.	PDF

Working Together in Shared Space	PDF