Collaboration is a systematic process of learners, families, educators, and the community working together to ensure the academic, behavioral, social, and emotional success of every learner.
Defining Elements
- Occurs through intentionally designed linked implementation team structures and shared goals: within and across teams; across the district; across settings; at and across levels of support; among diverse stakeholders; across programs; and beyond the school system
- Depends on fluid team structure and regular flow of information among and across teams
- Emphasizes family and community engagement
Staff collaboration includes:
- Structures to exchange information, share expertise, and problem-solve
- Peer accountability
- Culturally competent team members committed to equity
Learner collaboration includes:
- Actively seeking learner voice at individual and system levels
- Providing choice
Key System Feature Resources
- Culturally Responsive Problem Solving Guide
- Establish Collaborative Structures learning module
- National Implementation Research Network (NIRN): Module 3: Implementation Teams
- Collaboration: Wisconsin RtI Center
- Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement
- Wisconsin FACETS: Guidebook for Serving on Groups