{"id":798798,"date":"2026-03-27T23:05:02","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T23:05:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/?p=798798"},"modified":"2026-03-27T23:05:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T23:05:02","slug":"new-researchbased-blueprint-transforms-school-teams-into-engines-of-student-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/new-researchbased-blueprint-transforms-school-teams-into-engines-of-student-growth_798798.html","title":{"rendered":"New Research-Based Blueprint Transforms School Teams into Engines of Student Growth"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"font-style:italic; padding:8px 0px;\">Developing Collaborative Expertise Teams by Dave Nagel and Bruce Potter Provides Leaders with a Nine-Element Framework to Drive Measurable Achievement.<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>March 27, 2026 &#8211;<\/strong> Educational leaders seeking to bridge the gap between professional learning and measurable student achievement have a new, research-based guide. Developing Collaborative Expertise Teams, co-authored by Dave Nagel and Bruce Potter, is set for release on March 31.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The book addresses a critical challenge: many schools struggle to translate significant investment in professional learning into lasting student achievement, often because mandated meetings &#8220;lack impact&#8221;. Nagel and Potter introduce a clear blueprint for school and district leaders to transform teams, moving beyond low-impact meetings to cultivating genuine collaborative expertise.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Drawing on Visible Learning research and proven strategies from high-performing organizations, the authors present a framework designed to maximize growth and impact. Leaders will learn to design and sustain teams that align efforts and actions directly to desired goals and outcomes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>With this guide, readers will gain the tools to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<p>Determine core essential actions that unite the efforts of all adults within a school or system.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Embrace a nine-element framework to foster authentic collaboration, psychological safety, and a shared commitment to student learning.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Strengthen the existing PLC model by integrating strategies that enhance team leadership, cohesion, and focus on high-impact outcomes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Utilize practical resources, including case studies, self-assessments, and reflection logs, to effectively track progress and guide team development.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Align professional learning with PLC actions to bridge the &#8220;knowing doing&#8221; gap and ensure new knowledge is applied effectively in the classroom.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dave Nagel, known for his work in Visible Learning implementation and the PLC+ framework, has authored seven books and contributed to major publications like Educational Leadership. Bruce Potter&rsquo;s expertise also centers on implementing Visible Learning research and fostering collaborative expertise through engaged PLCs, often guiding districts whose schools have earned national recognition for redefining success for underserved students.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">By investing in the people and practices outlined in this book, leaders can create a connected system of classrooms, teams, and structures that lead to lasting success for all students.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">More information can be found at <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/c4expertise.com\">C4Expertise.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>About the Authors:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dave Nagel focuses on implementing Visible Learning research, assessment and feedback, and effective grading reform at both school and classroom levels. He is a thought leader in the PLC+ framework, known for his relatable and practical approach.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bruce Potter brings extensive experience in guiding districts and teachers to transform practices, with an emphasis on fostering collaborative expertise. He is also the co-author of Grading Visible Learners: Learning With Fluidity, Not Finality.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Availability:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Developing Collaborative Expertise Teams is set to release March 31.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Available at<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/-\/es\/Developing-Collaborative-Expertise-Teams-Transforming\/dp\/B0G5Y9NFGS?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"> Amazon<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.corwin.com\/books\/collaborative-expertise-teams-299077?srsltid=AfmBOoraruwkN9Lg9iexetCCL_b-nA97wL4afi0MdNoPN1xnOG0Mzs2#main-content\">Corwin Press<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span style='font-size:18px !important;'>Media Contact<\/span><br \/><strong>Company Name:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/companyname\/C4Expertise.com_177876.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Dave Nagel<\/a><br \/><strong>Contact Person:<\/strong> Dave Nagel <br \/><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/email_contact_us.php?pr=new-researchbased-blueprint-transforms-school-teams-into-engines-of-student-growth\" rel=\"nofollow\">Send Email<\/a><br \/><strong>Country:<\/strong> United States<br \/><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/C4Expertise.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/C4Expertise.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/press_stat.php?pr=new-researchbased-blueprint-transforms-school-teams-into-engines-of-student-growth\" alt=\"\" width=\"1px\" height=\"1px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Developing Collaborative Expertise Teams by Dave Nagel and Bruce Potter Provides Leaders with a Nine-Element Framework to Drive Measurable Achievement. 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