How can school systems support the shift to team-based models? District leadership at Kyrene School District in Tempe, Arizona leveraged input from educators and the school community to inform the instructional vision for Kyrene de las Manitas Innovation Academy. They designed learning spaces that supported team-based models and staffed their first team with educators who expressed excitement about the pilot.
About Kyrene de las Manitas Innovation Academy
Kyrene School District in Tempe, Arizona
~450 students in grades PK–8
Launched team-based models in 2019
How can school leaders support the shift to team-based models? At Westwood High School in Mesa, Arizona, the shift to team-based models has reinvigorated career educators and increased support for novice teachers. School leaders describe the importance of starting small, building trust and taking risks.
About Westwood High School
Mesa Public Schools in Mesa, Arizona
3,500 students in grades 9–12
Launched team-based models in 2018
How can school systems support the shift to team-based models? At Stevenson Elementary School in Mesa, Arizona, leaders addressed challenges like high teacher turnover and low student engagement by introducing team-based staffing models. Stevenson Elementary started with enthusiastic educators in a single grade level and expanded in subsequent years. Over time, the school made minor modifications to learning spaces, creating an inviting environment where students engage deeply with their learning while educators collaborate to meet their needs.
About Stevenson Elementary School
Mesa Public Schools in Mesa, Arizona
~720 students in grades PK6
Launched team-based models in 2020