Collaborative Partnership: The Practical Elements

Establishing a collaborative partnership takes a willingness to see the benefits despite the obstacles. Understanding how the partnership will impact each of the involved stakeholders is paramount to being able to foresee the possible issues. In the case of the College of William & Mary and Paradise Valley Unified Schools, challenges of time, training, and materials were overcome through the close communication and collaboration of all involved. The how-to components from the district’s perspective will be outlined in this article. Study success is contingent upon front planning and the coordination of all aspects of the process from the ground level up.