One way to ensure that ICs and principals are on the same page is to meet one-to-one for approximately 45 minutes each week. When Shelly meets with her principal, the meetings usually follow the same format. First, she asks the principal to discuss her most pressing concerns; the issues discussed are usually a blend of long-term and short-term issues. Second, Shelly and Vicki solve problems together. Third, Shelly reports on what she has done since the previous week’s meeting. Fourth, Shelly and Vicki discuss teaching practices they would like to share with each other. In this way, both Shelly
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