Research protocol: A cluster-randomised study evaluating the effects of a model for improving inter-professional collaboration in Norwegian primary schools

This is the protocol for a cluster-randomised study involving 35 Norwegian primary schools (5th-7th grades) participating in a three-year project. The aim is to implement and evaluate the LOG model, a model with the goal of improving inter-professional collaboration in schools. LOG is a Norwegian acronym for Leadership, Organization and Implementation. The model comprises meeting structures and implementation support for strengthening collaborative practices in schools and municipalities. Nineteen schools have been randomised to the experimental group and 16 have been randomised to the control group. Researchers at OsloMet - Oslo Metropolitan University, have developed the LOG model and evaluate the models effectiveness. The Norwegian Directorate for Education and Training is the funder of the project. The funder has reviewed the protocol.