- Recognition that this organization is known as the ‘go to’ group
- Connection with post secondary organizations to build understanding
- Coordinated, strategic lobbying for money and other resources to support the work
- Data gathered to evaluate the success of the model and its practices
- A communication system to convey the message of the organization to all stakeholders
- Recruitment of others into the MCCL
- Shared resources
- Shared planning for professional development
- Shared networking with post secondary and other education organizations
- Shared successes and challenges
- Clear definition of what learners need to know, be able to do, and be like
- A system of student goal setting and monitoring of their progress to proficiency
- A system that facilitates fluid movement of students among multiple learning opportunities
- A comprehensive, user friendly, transparent recording and reporting system
- A model of successful integration of technology
- A system of shared leadership including, students, staff, parents, community
- Continuous improvement practices embedded in the system
