Communities of practice are an age-old phenomenon representing teamwork. Whether it’s researchers developing treatments for a disease, artists collaborating to create a new art form, or educators sharing best practices to enhance early childhood learning, communities of practice are about connection and shared purpose.Growing Together: Developing and Sustaining a Community of Practice in Early Childhood will help you define, create, and promote a community of practice to foster collaborative problem solving and enhance professional learning experiences. You will learn key strategies and techniques to help you: Develop a shared vision and structure Leverage tools to invite members and build a community Build member engagement and investment Master facilitation and evaluation strategies for ongoing professional learning