Phase 0. Prepare
DIY Phases
Check out the Phases Introduction Video
Steps for Phase 0: Prepare
Teachers form a team and agree on their work processes.
Step 1
Form Your Team
- Aim for 3–5 teachers
- Try to have same subject and/or grade level, if possible
Step 2
Schedule Team Meetings
- Aim for at least 45 minutes per week for meetings
- Plan for about 6-10 weeks to go through a full cycle (See Implementation Fidelity Tool)
Step 3
Establish Norms, Roles, and Procedures
- Assign the suggested roles: facilitator, time-keeper, note-taker
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- These roles can rotate between team members
- Rotate the snack-bringer
- Use an agenda template to structure the meetings