The principal provides leadership and support. The principal facilitates communication and teamwork by helping teachers find ways to conduct structured observations. The principal facilitates communication with parents, central office staff, and the community at large. There is adequate time for collaborative planning. Two meetings per week are essential and should not be superseded by Unscheduled faculty meetings, departmental duties, parent conferences, etc.
Instructional time is free from interruptions.
Instructional time is not interrupted by pull-outs, unscheduled special events, and intercom announcements. Block scheduling or other innovative scheduling plans that accommodate longer class periods are highly desirable to facilitate the station rotation process. Parents review their child's Work Log on a regular basis, and sign and make comments at the end of each unit. The Institute for School Innovation updates software correlations annually and coordinates teacher networking activities such as newsletters and an internet bulletin board.