Collaboration is the capacity to create opportunities that encourage teachers and administrators to exchange ideas, support each other, and work together as a team.

Reflection is the capacity to assess student learning and current instructional practices—and to use this assessment data to develop and/or revise instructional plans.

Adaptation is the capacity to support teachers as they learn and use research-based instructional strategies to address learning goals and differentiate instruction.

Focus is the capacity to develop well-defined goals that make sense based on available assessment data and to remain focused on achieving these goals over time.

Trust is the capacity to establish and maintain a positive culture that promotes the idea that “we’re all in this together.”