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= = "Ensure Success for Every Student"** || **//This We Believe//** Characteristics ||
 * **//Turning Points 2000// Design Elements
 * 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. || 9, 10, 11 ||
 * 2. Use Instructional methods that prepare all students to achieve high standards. || 5, 10, 11 ||
 * 3. Organize relationships for learning. || 6, 7, 8, 12, 14 ||
 * 4. Govern democratically, involving all school staff members. || 2, 3 ||
 * 5. Staff middle grades schools with teachers who are expert at teaching young adolescents, and engage teachers in ongoing professional development. || 1, 2, 5, 7 ||
 * 6. Provide a safe and healthy school environment. || 4, 12, 13, 14 ||
 * 7. Involved parents and communities in supporting student learning and healthy development. || 3, 5, 7, 8, 13, 14 ||
 * National Middle School Association BELIEVES....**.
 * SUCCESSFUL SCHOOLS** for young adolescent are characterized by a culture that includes
 * 1) Educators who value working with this age group and are prepared to do so
 * 2) Courageous, collaborative leadership
 * 3) A shared vision that guides decisions
 * 4) An inviting, supportive, and safe environment
 * 5) High expectations for every member of the learning community
 * 6) Students and teachers engaged in active learning
 * 7) An adult advocate for every student
 * 8) School-initiated family and community partnership.
 * 9) 9. Curriculum that is relevant, challenging, integrative, and exploratory
 * 10) Multiple learning and teaching approaches that respond to their diversity
 * 11) Assessment and evaluation programs that promote quality learning
 * 12) Organizational structures that support meaningful relationships and learning
 * 13) School-wide efforts and policies that foster health, wellness, and safety
 * 14) Multifaceted guidance and support services.