Anyone who has been through a curriculum adoption knows that this is challenging and complex work! Follow the Year 1 implementation story of AFYA, Baltimore, Inc., a small K-8 charter school network in Maryland, as they partner with a Teacher Leader in Residence for on-going professional learning support. Like any partnership, success relies on these elements: trust and commitment, shared vision and goals, effective communication, and collaborative leadership. In this session, you will learn about the challenges, successes, next steps, and impact on all stakeholders as we join together with equity and access at the forefront of OUR work.