A program of research, development, and evaluation on learning teams was carried out by successive teams of researchers and practitioners.

We define learning teams as small role-similar or job-a-like groups of educators (n = 5 to 6) that meet two or more times a month to collaborate on improving classroom teaching and student learning.

Our program of research and its theory of action drew on theories and empirical studies of learning teams and professional learning communities. Publications and reports include formative and summative evaluations, and a detailed case study.

Based on this program of research, Achievement Solutions at Pearson is providing a learning teams program for schools, districts, and states.

For information on the research program, contact:
Ronald Gallimore, Ph.D.
Bill Saunders, Ph.D.

For more information, please visit the Learnings Teams (LT) website at  http://pearsonlt.com/index.htm
or contact Debby Shallenberger at 310-664-2349 or debby.shallenberger@pearson.com.

Definition of Learning Teams
Theory of Action
Objectives for a Learning Teams School
History of Our Learning Teams Research
Theoretical & Empirical Background
Summative Evaluation
Formative Evaluation
Case Study of a Learning Teams School

Pearson’s Learning Teams Program