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Turning Points is a comprehensive education reform model that focuses
on improving student learning.
Recognizing the need to both strengthen the academic
core of middle schools and establish caring, supportive environments
that value all young adolescents, Turning Points helps middle schools
undergo dramatic change.
By working with Turning Points, middle school teachers are coached
in tested, effective instructional methods geared specifically for
the middle-level learner. Students and teachers are organized in
new ways. Students are engaged in planning and managing their own
learning. The school schedule may be redesigned. Professional development
operates differently. New partnerships between the school and the
community are created. Schools participate in a local, regional
and national network of schools which helps them develop all facets
of their schools. All of these efforts are focused squarely on improving
learning, teaching, and assessment.
With comprehensive support from our staff,
Turning Points middle schools commit to a multiyear, systemic change
process that is based on seven guiding principles.
The principles form a framework for creating middle schools that
address the needs of young adolescents. Turning Points schools engage
in six practices that translate the
principles into effective action and lead to significant and sustained
improvement in student learning.
To learn more about Turning Points' work with schools, click on
one of the links below:
Principles & Practices
Services and Support
The History of Turning Points
Turning Points Schools
Our Vision for Middle School Students
Beliefs About Teachers
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