In this session of “Leading Collaborative Teams”, Joy Ivester and Jane Everson discuss characteristics of highly performing teams with their guest, Carolyn Beasley Shortt, district Transition Coordinator for Laurens School District 55 in South Carolina. Established more than 10 years ago, the Lauren 55 school district interagency team, offers tried and true strategies for other interagency teams to consider as they establish a culture of communication and trust, consider new members, set and pursue goals, and monitor and evaluate their performance as a team.