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Turning Points works with middle schools in 16
states and has eight Regional Centers around the country. When working
with Turning Points, middle schools usually commit to a three-year
process of reform. Turning Points provides extensive professional
development including on-site coaching with teachers and administrators,
networking meetings with other Turning Points schools, resource
guides and national conferences.
Becoming a Turning Points School represents a commitment to implement
a research-based reform model that addresses all aspects of a middle
school in order to improve student learning.
The degree of success resulting from school reform is directly linked
to the school's commitment to reform, so the decision to become
a Turning Points middle school should reflect a thoughtful process
that involves the entire school community. Turning Points works
as an equal partner with the school as it implements the design.
The investment of time in developing school-wide consensus to fully
commit to the design generates ownership by the faculty. After participating
in orientations, reading design materials, and discussing expectations
and benefits, at least 80% of faculty must agree to a multi-year
commitment to Turning Points reform.
For detailed information to determine if Turning Points is the right
model for your school, consult the Exploration
Steps and contact the regional
center nearest you.
The Services Turning Points Provides to Middle
Schools
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