Teachers in successful small schools spend a lot of time talking with their colleagues in adult learning communities about the instructional needs of their students. They also look together at student work, interpret and reflect on the work, and discuss strategies for improving their classroom practice.

During these discussions, teachers in adult learning communities use guidelines and protocols to look at and talk about student work samples. To help you get started, we have collected tips and resources for looking at student work. You may also be interested in other resources on using protocols and facilitating meetings and groups.