This district's method of obtaining closure, teamwork, and consistency within the administrative team is by a realistic, team-developed, "position papers" process. (Author/IRT)

Provides an overview of a team approach to pupil personnel services that allows the counselor to function as a generalist in guidance and counseling. (Author/IRT)

St. Louis, Missouri's New City School begins each academic year by teaching multiple-intelligences theory to its students and by educating parents via portfolio nights. There is heavy emphasis on the personal intelligences, since the abilities to work with others and to capitalize on individual strengths are the keys to successful adulthood. (MLH)

Describes a system for dealing effectively with middle school students' learning and behavior problems through a team approach. (Author/DS)

The startup of 465 federal 21st Century Community Learning Center Programs has propelled the idea of school/community collaboration onto national and local agendas. Collaborative action teams in the Southwest have identified three factors that encourage collaboration: the organizing group's commitment and diversity, administrative and campus…

The Reaching Success through Involvement process requires influential adult school members and student leaders to form an improvement-minded community of learners. The process helps group leaders develop leadership and learning skills, create high-quality cultures, and promote other learning groups. A study of 17 participating schools showed…