By having a common group of students, teachers can do a number of things more effectively. The most important aspect of this arrangement is so teachers can develop more positive, personal relationships with students and parents. Effective teams coordinate assignments so students are not overly burdened on a particular night with a number of big assignments due the next day. They make curricular connections, often linking content in one academic area to that in another area. These connections tend to bring a higher degree of relevancy to the students.
Teams also discuss how to best meet behavioral and academic needs of each student on the team.