Teams May 26, 2004 Seattle, Washington at Partnering with Families and Closing the Achievement Gap May 26, 2004 Seattle, Washington presented by Michele Anciaux Aoki, Ph.D. Michele Anciaux Aoki, Ph.D.

A good team… Establishes open channels of communication Sets clear goals and objectives Establishes clear roles and responsibilities Creates a realistic and appropriate meeting schedule Follows concise, focused agendas Builds consensus

A good team also… Creates a spirit of cooperation and encouragement Solves problems, discusses changes, and revises goals, roles and responsibilities as needed Is receptive to change and new ideas Provides for resiliency and continuity Respects the needs of the team as a whole and the needs of each member