Getting Started With Your New Program

Welcome to Collaborative Classroom! We are excited to begin this teaching and learning journey with you.

Let’s begin. Follow the steps below to get acquainted with your new Collaborative Classroom curriculum, access the complete program and professional learning resources, and jump-start your preparations for a successful implementation.

Claim Your Digital Resources on the Learning Portal

The Learning Portal is your home for all Collaborative Classroom digital resources: teacher’s manuals, assessments, apps, student materials, and more. The Portal also makes it easy for you to get the latest updates; this is where you’ll receive alerts about new program resources, professional learning, video tutorials, online courses, correlations, and instructional support.

• Register and Claim your License (If you have already created a trial account, click here):
  • Click the Learning Portal Self-Registration link to get started
  • Complete your profile and follow the steps until you receive a confirmation email
  • After you receive an activation confirmation email, Log in to the Learning Portal
  • Click on your name drop-down at the top right corner of your dashboard, select “Licenses,” select your program license(s), then click “Save”
  • Once you refresh the page, your selected program resources will appear in the “Resources” tab
• Get Started: Now that you have registered and claimed your license(s), watch the informational video “Getting Started with the Learning Portal” for a concise guided tour of the Portal’s most useful features.

For technical assistance with the Portal, please contact support@collaborativeclassroom.org.

Explore Key Implementation Resources

Research-based and classroom-tested, Collaborative Classroom programs are designed to empower you as an educator, deepen your teaching practice, and help you foster your students’ growth as independent learners. To understand the pedagogy and program design, we encourage you to explore the following resources.

• In your Teacher’s Manual (your print manual or the digital version, which you’ll find on the Portal):
  • Take a minute to read the Introduction. This section contains valuable insights that will fast-track your preparations.
• In the Learning Portal:
  • Go to the main Resources tab and select your programs. Within each program, explore the general program and grade-level resources for planning, quick-start, and implementation.
  • Go to the main Professional Learning/Implementation tab. Here you’ll find additional resources based on your programs to help you prepare.
• On the Collaborative Classroom website:
  • If you will be teaching remotely or in a blended learning environment, visit our Implementation Support for 2020–21 webpage for guidance specific to each Collaborative Classroom program.

Additional Resources to Get You Started and Stay Connected

Once you’ve taken the steps above, here are additional resources to help you get your implementation off to a strong, successful start.

• Click to find your local representative, who will be happy to answer your questions.
• Register for workshops and webinars on our Events Calendar.
• Visit the Professional Learning page for general resources and program-specific professional learning.
• Browse our Implementation blogs for guidance about specific topics.
• Join our vibrant Facebook community group to connect with fellow educators who are using Collaborative Classroom programs.
• Follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn.
• Stay informed by subscribing to our email newsletter.

What Questions Do You Have?

At Collaborative Classroom, we believe that implementing a new curriculum is both a journey and a partnership, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback. Please contact us anytime.