The purpose of 240 Ways to Close the Achievement Gap "Teacher Only" Action Guide is to extend to educators a tangible method to assess current practices, utilize existing resources, and identify instructional gaps in a positive environment that allows teachers, administrators and staff to walk away a plan for change. The structure of the action guide fosters authentic dialog between staff by acknowledging successful practices in addition to analyzing areas for improvement. The group approach facilitates teambuilding in a twofold process. First, it enables staff to gain a common vision. Second, it allows for large scale change while dispersing the workload to reduce chances of staff burnout and exhaustion. Benefits: Personalized to meet each schools needWorks alongside school and current programsIncorporates current positive practices and develops them Creates a positive and safe environment for discussion Provides realistic and tangible programs/practices Enables long-term change with a short-term plan for implementation