No special materials are required for implementation in such schools, although TLN does publish a few Spanish language resources for young children. Special needs populations are included in all aspects of the model, which leads toward inclusion in the regular classroom. Any situation that promotes change has the potential to produce resistance. The goal of TLN is not to tell people what to do, but to help teachers understand teaching and learning in ways that lead to productive change. TLN supports the leadership team in becoming proactive rather than reactive in dealing with resistance.
Problem solving becomes part of the culture of the school.
A quasi-experimental, comparative case study of The Learning Network as implemented by Arlee Elementary School. Impact on achievement.