How is a culture of collaboration created? How can an environment be established where people embrace collective responsibility? Anthony Muhammad addresses the collaborative characteristics of a high-performing PLC. Participants learn how teachers, support staff, school administrators, and central offices work together to improve school performance. Dr. Muhammad also discusses staff resistance to change and the leader’s role in building consensus. Participants in this session: • Construct and protect productive collaborative relationships. • Create organizational coherence and ensure collaboration at all levels of the school community. • Understand the balance between support and accountability.