Module 1. Let's get Started.

Guide to Democratic Empowerment M1 Page 2/8 June 2025 Content Table Laying the Foundation: Getting Started with Democratic School Development......... 3 Commitment ................................................................................................................................. 3 Step 1: Committing to the Project ............................................................................... 3 Team ............................................................................................................................................. 3 Step 2: Appointing the coACTION Project Manager .................................................. 3 Step 3: Invitation to Join the coACTION Project Team .............................................. 4 Step 4: Forming the coACTION Project Team ............................................................ 4 Kick-off .......................................................................................................................................... 5 Step 5: Project Kick-off and Scope Definition ............................................................ 5 Establishing Working Group Ground Rules ............................................................... 5 Step 6: Aligning coACTION with School Vision and Goals ........................................ 5 Step 7: Integrating coACTION into Quality Management ......................................... 6 Information ................................................................................................................................... 6 Step 8: Information Sessions with the Whole School Community ........................... 6 Informing the School Team ......................................................................................... 6 Informing Parents ........................................................................................................ 6 Informing Pupils ........................................................................................................... 7 Conclusion ..................................................................................................................................... 7