TIMS+S.+Group+2

Group 2

=TIMS sustainability=

==//**DRIVING QUESTION: What sustainable system/structure will enable coaches to encourage and support teachers developing engaging and academically challenging assignments?**//==

All questions below must be directly related to answering the above question. = =
 * 1) **Why do we want to to sustain the TIMs group?** Possible maybe we could model similar to the PAIUCC and PAIMS that meets regularly like existing groups. Possible issue is that PATIMS are in different situations and not all are not in a position to make decisions.
 * Not sure how the communication will be expanded. Creating a PATIM group may be more open and able to bridge the gaps from the other groups. Having PATIMS all together helps promote the idea of mentoring and coaching. Instructional change will be helped by the PATIMS group.
 * 1) **What do we already know about this topic?** Inter group communication is often not extensive enough.
 * 2) **What are the challenges to address this need?** Individual egos get involved in the discussions between the groups. Need to tie the missions be connected between groups. Providing a clear mission for this meeting.
 * 3) **What do we need to know to create a solution? (Positive/Negative)** How and when the meetings can?
 * 4) **What resources are available to us?** The professional expertise of the TIMS