Kassie Williams, a coordinator for the MNPS Exceptional Education department, is using the collaborative inquiry process to work with coaches this semester.  One session is planned for September, October, and November. 

The first session was held on September 20, 2017.  The purpose of these sessions is to foster a culture of collaboration for supporting student success.  The primary outcome for this meeting was to allow the exceptional education staff to leverage their collective expertise in addressing four focus areas:

• Data- Based Decision Making
• Instructionally Appropriate IEP’s
• Access to High Quality Core Instruction
• Effective Intensive Interventions

To learn about their work and the workshop, please go to www.mnpscollaboration.org/exceptional-education-coaches.html

If you have a collaborative inquiry story or are interested in learning more, please contact Margie Johnson at [email protected].

On June 13-14, I had the privilege of leading a workshop entitled, Leading Collaborative Teams.  During this workshop, participants learned strategies, structures, and principles for effectively leading collaborative teams.  Now, they are part of the CIA as well.  Look for upcoming webinars and face to face gatherings as we continue to build our community of practice.

If you would like to learn more about Leading Collaborative Teams,  click HERE and/or contact Margie Johnson at [email protected].