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 * **//Turning Points 2000// Design Elements**
 * "Ensure Success for Every Student"** || **//This We Believe//** Characteristics ||
 * 1. Teaching a curriculum grounded in standards, relevant to adolescents' concerns, and based on how students learn best; and use a mix of assessment methods. ||  ||
 * 2. Use Instructional methods that prepare all students to achieve high standards. ||  ||
 * 3. Organize relationships for learning. ||  ||
 * 4. Govern democratically, involving all school staff members. ||  ||
 * 5. Staff middle grades schools with teachers who are expert at teaching young adolescents, and engage teachers in ongoing professional development. ||  ||
 * 6. Provide a safe and healthy school environment. ||  ||
 * 7. Involved parents and communities in supporting student learning and healthy development. ||  ||
 * National Middle School Association BELIEVES....**.


 * Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment**
 * Educators value young adolescents and are prepared to teach them. //Value Young Adolescents//
 * Students and teachers are engaged in active, purposeful learning. //Active Learning//
 * Curriculum is challenging, exploratory, integrative, and relevant. //Challenging Curriculum//
 * Educators use multiple learning and teaching approaches. //Multiple Learning Approaches//
 * Varied and ongoing assessments advance learning as well as measure it. //Varied Assessments//


 * Leadership and Organization**
 * A shared vision developed by all stakeholders guides every decision. //Shared Vision//
 * Leaders are committed to and knowledgeable about this age group, educational research, and best practices. //Committed Leaders//
 * Leaders demonstrate courage and collaboration. //Courageous & Collaborative Leaders//
 * Ongoing professional development reflects best educational practices. //Professional Development//
 * Organizational structures foster purposeful learning and meaningful relationships. //Organizational Structures//


 * Culture and Community**
 * The school environment is inviting, safe, inclusive, and supportive of all. //School Environment//
 * Every student’s academic and personal development is guided by an adult advocate. //Adult Advocate//
 * Comprehensive guidance and support services meet the needs of Adolescents. //Guidance Service//
 * Health and wellness are supported in curricula, school-wide programs, and related policies. //Health & Wellness//
 * The school actively involves families in the education of their children. Family Involvement
 * The school includes community and business partners. //Community & Business//