SEDL presented the 2008 Southeast Comprehensive Center’s Annual Regional Forum entitled The Turnaround Schools’ Journey: Insights, Initiatives, and Implications, which was held May 21 – 23, 2008, at the Marriott Convention Center in New Orleans, LA. We focused this year’s forum on the recently released report, The Turnaround Challenge, by Mass Insight Education & Research Institute and highlighted several states, including our five Southeast states, in supporting the work of school and district improvement in their states.

Presentations from the event

When Bold Steps Are Needed: What Does It Really Take to Turn Around Schools?

William Guenther, president, Mass Insight Education & Research Institute Inc., discusses issues facing low-performing schools and the steps required to improve academic performance.

SECC Annual Regional Forum Closing Address

Paul Vallas, superintendent, Recovery School District, New Orleans, discusses challenges faced by the district and efforts undertaken to transform its low-performing schools.