Amherst Regional Middle School
A Turning Points National Demonstration School

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What does a Turning Points school look like in action? What are the practices that really stand out? How has a school engaged in change? Find out what really happens in a Turning Points school by clicking on the school profile links below.
Amherst Regional Middle School, Amherst Massachusetts
Eastgate Middle School, Kansas City Missouri
To schedule a visit to ARMS---Scroll down to the next 4 boxes.
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In-house coaches are listed to the right.  Contact Kathy Reckendorf via e-mail to initiate a site visit.    Kathy Reckendorf: - Contact Person for Site Visits -
       Grade 8  - Reading & Study Skills
   Sue Quick - Social Studies 7
   Deb DuBock - Reading, Writing, & Research
       Integrated Studies 8
  
Paul Plummer - Science 7
   Sue Shellenberger - Reading Teacher Grade 7
   Maura Neverson - Inclusion Grade 8
Use the following links to firm up the details of your visit:   Registration Info
  Services
  Team Schedules
  Inquiry Groups 
  A.R.M.S. Calendar
Trip Planning Links:   Directions to Amherst
  Town of Amherst Home Page
  Amherst Area Lodging
  Follow-Up   Visitor Feedback Form
  Visitor Comments
Other links of interest:   Turning Points Overview
  National Turning Points Web Page
  Middle School Reform Links
  A.R.M.S. Homepage
  Amherst-Pelham Regional Schools Homepage
  A.R.M.S. in the News
National Leadership Presentation Materials
Feb. 5 - 7---Baltimore, Maryland
Backward Design & the ELA Standards: Refocusing the Conversation
    
Backward Design 101
     Transformations - ELA/science collaboration
       
Essential Questions - Curriculum revision
            working draft.  Watch for updated revisions.