School Turnaround
Explore resources and key practices that can help under-performing schools make the shift from low-performing to "turnaround." 
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To learn more about the research underlying these practices, view the IES Practice Guide, Turning Around Chronically Low-Performing Schools.
Learning Together to Build a Committed Staff (Part 1)
School Turnaround > Committed Staff > Overview & Tools
District leaders can use the materials in this tool for an in-service for school leaders on the importance of and steps for building a staff committed to the turnaround. Related Media and...
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Learning Together to Build a Committed Staff (Part 2)
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The materials in this tool can be used by district leaders for an in-service for school leaders on the importance of and steps for building a staff committed to the turnaround. In Part 2,...
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Knowledge and Skills Inventory
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Use this assessment form to evaluate the school's staffing strengths and needs, in order to reassign, hire, or otherwise change staff assignments to better turn around the school. Principals need...
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Tracking the Implementation of Quick Wins
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This matrix can be used to track the progress of the implementation of quick wins and to reflect on the lessons learned from these quick wins.
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Planning for the Implementation of Quick Wins
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Use this decision-making worksheet to document ideas for areas of immediate change, possible solutions, and anticipated results. Related and Media and Files: Observing the School: Identifying...
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Observing the School: Identifying Potential Quick Wins
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This two-part evaluation form provides examples of areas and behaviors to observe in order to note where a quick win activity could be implemented and where an improvement would make a positive...
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District Reflection: Identifying the School Turnaround Principal
School Turnaround > Leadership > Overview & Tools
At the district level, use this questionnaire to help evaluate principal candidates (including the current principals) to lead a turnaround effort.
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Leadership Needs Assessment
School Turnaround > Leadership > Overview & Tools
The questions and chart in this tool can be used to assess the need for immediate changes in leadership strategies to enable the beginning of a turnaround process and the school’s readiness for...
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School Principal Self-Reflection: Leadership Strategies
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Use this worksheet for self-reflection if you are interested in modifying existing leadership strategies in the following areas: communication with staff, instructional leadership, and connections...
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School Turnaround Planning Template #3
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Suggesting ways for state-level personnel to facilitate the work of districts and schools in turning around low-performing schools. Key considerations are presented for state leadership, standards...
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School Turnaround Planning Template #2
School Turnaround > Overview & Tools
Offering district-level personnel key actions to facilitate their work in turning around low-performing schools. Key actions are presented for district leadership, research-based instructional...
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School Turnaround Planning Template #1
School Turnaround > Overview & Tools
Offering school- and district-level personnel key actions to facilitate school turnaround efforts. Key actions are presented for leadership, instructional feedback, and organizational practices,...
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