Education researchers frequently seek out districts, schools, and teachers as partners for professional learning projects. They share their ambitious vision--a new model of professional learning that will support an empowered community, instructional improvement, and student achievement. The authors, along with other members of their research…

The Collaborative School Improvement Program (C-SIP) is a successful school-university partnership that encourages collaborative relationships between Eastern Michigan University and area schools through building-level shared decision making. The article describes C-SIP's six-step process, typical school improvement activities, and implications…