Time is precious, especially during the school day. To maximize student learning, teacher collaboration is essential. In my experience as a classroom teacher, a curriculum coordinator, and an administrator, I’ve observed that these five ideas work well for teacher collaboration.

1. SCHEDULED PLANNING DAYS WITH NO STUDENTS
Teachers and instructional coaches need time to plan without interruptions and for a prolonged period of time.

Teacher collaboration days that are dedicated to various groups of teachers working (together or independently as needed) are important. This type of longer, more involved planning allows teachers to build deeper relationships, work without interruptions, and build a foundation for the upcoming school days.

Ideally, there would be eight planning days a year. A possible schedule would be two days at the start of each quarter—even better if it’s before school begins for students in the quarter. Not all schools or districts have the luxury of creating their schedules in this way, but if it’s possible, it’s worth making the time for this.

Time is precious, especially during the school day. To maximize student learning, teacher collaboration is essential. In my experience as a classroom teacher, a curriculum coordinator, and an administrator, I’ve observed that these five ideas work well for teacher collaboration.

1. SCHEDULED PLANNING DAYS WITH NO STUDENTS
Teachers and instructional coaches need time to plan without interruptions and for a prolonged period of time.

Teacher collaboration days that are dedicated to various groups of teachers working (together or independently as needed) are important. This type of longer, more involved planning allows teachers to build deeper relationships, work without interruptions, and build a foundation for the upcoming school days.

Ideally, there would be eight planning days a year. A possible schedule would be two days at the start of each quarter—even better if it’s before school begins for students in the quarter. Not all schools or districts have the luxury of creating their schedules in this way, but if it’s possible, it’s worth making the time for this.

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