How can you leverage the objectivity of outside evaluators and the knowledge of local educators who understand your school’s particular situation to help you drive school improvement? The answer: collaborative schools reviews conducted by personnel from within your district in collaboration with your school leadership team. Here you’ll find: • A research-based case for the value and results of collaborative school reviews • Best practices for creating review teams, conducting onsite classroom observations, and aligning with district goals • How-to’s for effectively using data to gain a balanced view of school performance