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To achieve this level of performance, high-performing schools establish norms, structures, and organizational arrangements to support and sustain their trajectory toward excellence. They have a sense of purpose that drives every facet of practice and decision-making. Schools that make application for or obtain Schools to Watch credentials will need to be active members of VMSA. Selected schools will be featured in state and national publications, and may be visited by educators seeking role models for good middle level instruction and support for students and staff. Schools will also participate in professional development, and will serve as a standard for other schools using the Schools to Watch Criteria to guide school improvement and reform. Finally, schools selected as STW will be expected to have a representative or representatives at the National STW Conference to receive their National recognition and interact with other STW from around the country. In the summer of 2003, a team of middle level education leaders was trained in the STW selection process after Virginia Middle School Association and Virginia Department of Education had their application selected. The partnership between VMSA and DOE remains strong, and both are committed to the success of the Program. During the first year of Virginia Schools to Watch four schools were selected as STW. Since then, nine Virginia schools have been selected as Schools to Watch Congratulations to our two new schools, and we welcome you to the family. We are actively encouraging schools across the Commonwealth to apply
for consideration as a School To Watch. Further information can be found on
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