An effective way of getting started is to set up a planning team. Teams can be more efficient than individuals working separately.
Collective knowledge can provide a range of expertise in solving problems.
Team members can balance and share the work load. Team members can provide support for each other and be more responsive to a wider range of problems. The team should represent the cultural and racial diversity of the school as well as the surrounding community. The initiative to set up the team can come from the community or from the school. However, to be effective and ensure success, those who take the initiative need to involve a cross-section of the school and community from the beginning.