We've struggled with this in my small school environment, because we're all stretched so thin teaching, but this year we've actually modified our schedule to include several hours
of teacher collaboration time per week.
The report describes three inter-related elements that these systems have in common: (a) Rigorous, comprehensive curricula and assessments aligned to high standards; (b) Content - focused, expert -
led teacher collaboration time; and (c) Regular, growth - oriented feedback for teachers from content experts.
Other elements of this model would include research and best practice on technology, professional development, specialist teachers, additional teachers to provide for
increased teacher collaboration time, school administration and central office staffing.