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Turnaround Talk

July 2025

TurnaroundTalkJuly 2025

Food for Thought Food for Thought

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Important Dates

July

  • July 14-18...MEGA Conference...Mobile
  • July 17...Turnaround Administrators Academy...MEGA...12:45 - 3:30
  • July 15-18...SREB Making Schools Work...New Orleans
  • July 23...NBCT Bootcamp - virtual (register HERE)
  • July 24-25...NBCT Bootcamp - Alabama State University (register HERE)
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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.


  • Presentations Slides
  • Four Domains Strategies and Suggestions
  • Four Domains Framework
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Get Ready for the Turnaround Principals Academy at MEGA!

We’re excited to announce that our next Turnaround Principals Academy will take place during the 2025 MEGA Conference in Mobile, Alabama! Mark your calendars for Thursday, July 17, from 12:45 to 3:30 PM, as we gather for an engaging and impactful session led by national turnaround experts from WestEd. This session will dive into the critical elements of the Four Domains of Rapid School Improvement, offering practical strategies and expert insights to strengthen your leadership and accelerate student outcomes. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and grow alongside your fellow turnaround leaders!
OSI Sessions - MEGA 2025
These sessions will be led by staff from the Office of School Improvement.

2025 - 2026 Turnaround Principals Academy Schedule 2025 - 2026 Turnaround Principals Academy Schedule

Turnaround District Academic Calendars
Beginning of Year Checklist
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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.

Recorded Power Planning Mini Session
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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 July - Principal Monthly Reminders

Planning Checklist and Calendars 2025-2026 Planning Checklist and Calendars 2025-2026

Assessment Testing Dates for 2025-2026

The Four Domains of Rapid School Improvement The Four Domains of Rapid School Improvement

Four Domains of Rapid School Improvement
Strategies and Suggestions - Four Domains for Rapid School Improvement Framework
Promising Leadership Practices for Rapid School Improvement That Lasts
Domain 1 - Turnaround Leadership
This link provides information and resources to support turnaround leadership.
Examples Of Actions Taken By Principals Trying To Lead Turnaround
Domain 2 - Talent Development
This link provides information and resources to support turnaround leadership.
Domain 3 - Instructional Transformation
This link provides information and resources to support instructional transformation.
Domain 4 - Culture Shift
This link provides information and resources to support a successful culture shift.

ALSDE ALSDE

Office of School Improvement - Request for Support
Please use this link to request support from the Office of School Improvement Staff.
Office of Student Learning - Running Updates
Office of Student Learning website

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OSI - Leadership Coach

Email: tim.solley@alsde.edu
Website: ALSDE Office of Student Learning
Twitter: @Tim_Solley

Tim Solley
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