The Charrette is a term and process borrowed from the architectural community. Its purpose is to improve a piece of work. As described by Carol Coe at Puyallup High School, Washington, Charrettes are used to "kick up" the level of performance. Individuals or teams call for a Charrette when they are "stuck" when the members of the team have reached a point in the process where they cannot easily move forward on their own. They bring their current ideas, or the actual work in progress, to the Charrette, and then ask the group to "work on the work" for them.
Take this lesson further with CLEE’s tailored workshops and professional development programs.
Learn to Create an Environment that Supports Collaboration
Facilitator Training
You may know this as Reflective Learning Communities, Teacher Leader Training, Critical Friendship, Foundations in Facilitative Leadership, PLC Coach/Facilitator Training.
Strengthen Your Capacity as a Leader with Personalized Support
Leadership Coaching
You may know this as one-on-one Coaching or Transformational Coaching.
Build the Habit of Improving Teaching and Learning
Continuous Improvement Training
You may know this as Cycles of Improvement, Plan, Do Study, Act (PDSA) Cycles, or Data-Driven Improvement.