“…A growing body of literature (Adelman & Taylor, 2002;Curry & DeVoss, 2009;DuFour, DuFour, Eaker, & Karhanek, 2004;Hord & Hirsh, 2009;Lambert, 2002;Marzano, 2003;Murphy, 2002) recognizes that improving the quality of education and increasing opportunities for all students requires intentional collaboration and implementing evidence-based practices (DuFour, 2003a;Reeves, 2011). Specifically, the presence of collaborative processes, partnerships, and practices can also contribute to sustained learning outcomes that help students achieve at high levels (Bryan, 2005;DuFour et al, 2010;Gallimore, Ermeling, Saunders, & Goldenberg, 2009;Neuman & Simmons, 2000).…”