How can school leaders create conditions that support highly effective educator teams? At Kyrene de las Manitas Innovation Academy in Tempe, Arizona, school leaders staff teams with educators from different backgrounds and work to ensure individual educators have "just right" roles and responsibilities. They hire lead teachers who are equipped to provide personalized coaching to team members and entrust teams with the autonomy to do what is best for students.
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 educator teams ensure students get rigorous learning opportunities tailored to their interests, strengths and needs? This educator team at Kyrene de las Manitas Innovation Academy in Tempe, Arizona creates an inclusive environment and offers students choice in what, how and where they learn. They prioritize building relationships with learners and group and regroup students intentionally.
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
Learn more: Dynamic student groupings at Kyrene de las Manitas
How can educator teams maximize their planning time? This educator team at Kyrene de las Manitas Innovation Academy in Tempe, Arizona has protected daily team planning time during which they analyze student learning data, co-plan upcoming deeper and personalized learning opportunities and strategize how best to distribute their expertise.
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 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