Teamwork and Collaboration in Schools
“How do I build effective working relationships with every professional in my school — and leverage those relationships to strengthen my teaching?”
8 series
2 foundation · 3 applied · 3 electives
School Collaboration Specialist
Your learning path
Teacher preparation programs produce solo practitioners — yet schools are interprofessional ecosystems. Teachers work daily with special education co-teachers, paraprofessionals, school psychologists, social workers, counsellors, speech-language pathologists, school nurses, instructional coaches, teaching assistants, and community partners, but receive almost no training in how to collaborate with any of them. This pathway closes the collaboration gap — teaching teachers to build genuine professional partnerships that amplify what every adult in the building can do for students.
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Foundations
Start here — timeless knowledge that grounds everything that follows.
The School as a Team: Understanding Interprofessional Collaboration
How do I build effective working relationships with every professional in my school — and leverage those relationships to strengthen my teaching?
Professional Communication and Relational Trust
How do I communicate effectively with my colleagues and build trust in my relationships?
2
Applied & advanced
Put foundations into practice in your own classroom.
Co-Teaching and Collaborative Practice
How do I effectively lead a diverse team of specialists and assistants in my classroom??
Leveraging Your School's Support Network: Psychologists, Social Workers, Nurses, and More
How do I connect with and leverage the resources and expertise of my school's support network to strengthen my teaching?
Growing Together: Building a Culture of Collaboration in to Enhance Your Teaching
How can I open my classroom door to colleagues in a way that feels supportive, not stressful?
3
Electives
Choose 1 elective that match your context and interests.
Building and Leading Professional Teams in Your School
How do I lead a high-performing team where leadership is shared and every meeting actually advances our collective practice?
Bringing the Community into Your Classroom
How can I connect with and leverage the resources and expertise of my school's parents, guardians, and community partners?
Mentoring, Supervising, and Growing New Educators
How can I support and grow the next generation of teachers in my school?
Capstone & certificate
Capstone reflection
Review your artifacts, notice patterns in your growth, and describe where you started, what you practiced, and where you are headed.
Where I started
What I learned through practice
Where I'm going
Your certificate includes
Certificate title: School Collaboration Specialist
Documented learning and application time
Series completed with competency statements
Alignment with professional teaching standards
A shareable record of your work
Portfolio — cover page, competency map, artifacts, and capstone reflection together describe what you did and what changed in your practice.
School Collaboration Specialist
A portfolio-friendly record of your work across our Teamwork and Collaboration in Schools course.
