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Turnaround for Children Toolbox

Science and equity-driven tools
for whole-child school redesign

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Explore the Research 

Deep dive into the science around how kids really learn and develop
Design for the Whole Child 

Explore the framework and resources for educators around 13 core practices for whole-child design
NEW: Tiered System of Supports 

Want to see Whole-Child Design in action? Check out these new resources for supporting students' academic, physical, social, emotional and identity needs
Measure Differently  

Explore a new kind of assessment tools - the Well-Being Index and Whole-Child Design Inventory
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The Turnaround for Children Toolbox was designed to empower educators – teachers, school and district leaders, student support staff, and more – to drive change towards a more equitable, whole-child approach to school.

The Toolbox is grounded in the science of learning and development, which synthesizes research across diverse fields including neuroscience, psychology, developmental science, adversity science and more. Altogether, this science points us to the boundless potential of students and calls us to engage together in the work to design our schools accordingly.

The Toolbox offers educators tools to begin the process of confronting, dismantling and reimagining the systems, structures, practices and mindsets that uphold the inequities in our current education system. Instead of relying solely on top-down approaches for this change, we know it is only through our collective expertise, commitment and passion that we can transform experiences and outcomes for each and every student.

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Getting Started with Whole-Child Design

Check out the introductory Toolbox webinar below (full transcript here). Remember, there are many entry points into this work and no wrong way to start!

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Ground Your Practice in Science

Dive deep into the research on how students learn and develop. In this section, you will find:

  • 5 Key Concepts from the science of learning and development
  • Curated videos and articles from researchers and educators

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Design for the Whole Child

Explore tools to redesign your practice using a whole-child, science-grounded approach. In this section, you will find:

  • Turnaround’s Whole-Child Design Blueprint, a framework for transformational change
  • 13 Core Practices for Whole-Child Design
  • Continuums of Practice (tools beyond traditional rubrics)
  • Planning guides, self-assessments, student strategies and more

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Assess and Reflect

Check out Turnaround’s assets-based approach to measurement, including:

  • The Well-Being Index (Elementary and Secondary versions)
  • The Whole-Child Design Inventory
  • Guidance documents and scoring tools

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