• Do you or your faculty have an adequate grasp of what is called "the middle school concept?"
• Do you or your faculty need help in making This We Believe operational?
• Does your school currently meet all the developmental needs of its students - intellectually, socially, emotionally, physically, and psychologically?
• Do all students in your school achieve their potential?

Answers to these questions will help you determine if this resource will be useful for you. Used in conjunction with This We Believe , this Professional Development Kit contains all the materials and activities needed to gain a full understanding of the middle school concept in preparation for implementation. It is intended for use by any school that contains young adolescents, regardless of school name or grades included, or by others who are seeking a better understanding of the middle school concept and the full impact of National Middle School Association's position paper.