Under the Teacher Education Center (TEC) Act in Florida, the state's universities, colleges and public school districts were placed into a collaborative working relationship. Using money allocated by the state, school districts can contract with one or more universities or colleges for the delivery of inservice. This paper illustrates strategies for strengthening university-school district cooperative inservice efforts acquired during 12 years of TEC experience. In particular, the paper focuses on protocol, communication networks, internal and external communication, and consultant effectiveness. Because the paper addresses the concept of university-school district cooperative efforts, the procedures presented are applicable regardless of whether a formal TEC is in operation or not. (JD)