Small group of volunteers Want to improve teaching Want to improve learning Willing to meet regularly Constructive Feedback
Passionate about topic Desire to improve Trustworthy Active community
Monthly meetings Classrooms observations Debrief of observations Other assistance
Lesson plans in general Specific lessons Teaching in general Specific topics Specific techniques
Online chat rooms Discussion boards Scheduled phone meetings Visit online classes Online surveys
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