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To jumpsatart the beginning of school, this month, we are continuing our series for educators dedicated to discussing the activities of high-functioning professional communities. This week, we provide a protocol for engaging in professional peer collaboration.

There are a few ways to get connected with us this week:

• Join our InterCom Live! session. We connect on Facebook every Monday at 11:00 am Pacific. To join us, open CASLS's Facebook page at the designated time. Can't make it? The InterCom Live! events are always recorded, and you can find them on our Facebook page.
• Check out the Activity of the Week. This activity walks educators through a four-step protocol for professional peer observation. It also offers an example observation template.
• This resource by the Cambridge Assessment International Education Teaching and Learning Team provides a great overview of successful peer observation. Included in the post are the benefits of peer observation, a research overview, and a discussion of common misconceptions related to peer observation. Additionally, the resource walks practitioners through how to prepare before an observation, what to do during an observation, and what to do after the observation.

Happy exploring! We are excited to continue engaging with you this week.