Collaborative Teams
Collaborative Teams (CT) allow educators to work interdependently to study and communicate the impact of their teaching, using evidence of student progress to improve outcomes for all students. These teams set the stage for data inquiry, during which the focus shifts from how students work to how students think.
Learning Objectives
- Educators collaboratively develop common purposes and goals for improved student outcomes within a culture that embraces continuous school improvement.
- Educators intentionally collaborate about the most effective practices within the curriculum, instruction, assessment, and climate.
- Educators effectively utilize team processes (agendas, minutes, dialogue and discussion, norms, logistics, consensus, roles, decision-making skills, and protocols).
Collaborative Teams (Formerly Collaborative Data Teams) professional learning module materials were originally rolled out for use in schools in the fall of 2013. In 2016 a workgroup of Consultants, State Implementation Specialists, and DESE volunteers met and revised the foundational professional learning modules. Updates to Collaborative Teams materials were finalized in July 2016. Core content from the original package was not changed during revision, however references, activities, and resources were updated.
Pre-Post Knowledge Checks
Pre and post-knowledge checks are a component of high-quality professional development. It is recommended that all consultants and other trainers/facilitators use them as they tailor their professional development for their audience. The pre-post knowledge check and the answer key are posted below for downloading and administering.
Presenter Materials
Powerpoint with Presenter Notes
Implementation Supports
Additional Resources
