Turnaround Talk
July 2025
Food for Thought
Important Dates
Spotlight on Summer Planning: ACIP Development in Action
Last month, our 15 Turnaround School principals came together for a full day of collaborative planning focused on the development of their Alabama Continuous Improvement Plans (ACIPs). The day was grounded in data analysis, reflection on current practices, and alignment to key turnaround strategies. Principals engaged in meaningful discussions, shared ideas, and supported one another in identifying priorities that will drive student success in the year ahead.
As you continue refining your ACIPs, we’re including the key resources used during the session below to guide and support your ongoing work.
Get Ready for the Turnaround Principals Academy at MEGA!
2025 - 2026 Turnaround Principals Academy Schedule
Power Planning Session - Recordings Now Available 📹
Over the past month, our Turnaround Specialists hosted seven virtual Power Planning Sessions tailored to the specific needs identified through recent audit results. These sessions focused on key areas for growth that are common across all Turnaround Schools, offering practical strategies and targeted support.
To ensure all leaders have access to this valuable information, we've recorded each session. Whether you’d like to revisit a session or share it with colleagues who were unable to attend, the full set of recordings is now available at the link below.
We encourage you to explore these resources as you continue to lead transformational change in your schools.
PREP (Preparing Relief Educators Program)
The PREP Program is designed to provide high-quality resources to emergency-certificate teachers, long-term substitutes, and early service teachers, empowering them to excel in their roles and make a positive, long-lasting difference in the lives of their students.
If you have any teachers that fall in one of these categories I encourage you to make this resource available to them. A list of topics and supporting resources can be found HERE.
July - Principal Monthly Reminders
Planning Checklist and Calendars 2025-2026
The Four Domains of Rapid School Improvement
ALSDE
OSI - Leadership Coach
Email: tim.solley@alsde.edu
Website: ALSDE Office of Student Learning
Twitter: @Tim_Solley
Retired Educator Huntsville, Alabama