One of the Worst Schools to A National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
"Student behavior and achievement have improved with each year that we have used this approach. We couldn't have achieved a National Blue Ribbon School award without it!" Don Yackel, Instructional Coordinator
Thomas O'Brien School of Science and Technology, City School District of Albany, Albany, NY

"After 27 years of teaching, I was utterly discouraged with the lack of parental support. During my 28th year, I used the Valentine Model. The support I received from parents was beyond anything I could imagine. It was my most exciting year. I feel like I have a new life because the education of my students is truly a team effort." Dick Fetzer, Teacher, PA

"It doesn't matter if it is a beginning teacher or an experienced veteran, this approach raises the confidence level of the whole staff working with students and parents. The parent/student/teacher conferencing techniques are powerful, effective and comfortable. It takes away the anxiety or intimidation factors on all sides." Martin Finnerty, Principal, NY

"In twenty years of school psychological and family court clinical work, I have not found another approach as effective as that presented by Dr. Valentine. My colleagues and I have witnessed dramatic improvements in the success of our kids and in the skills of their parents." Bob Williams, School Psychologist, NY

"I have been an educator for over 32 years and a parent for 28. Dr. Valentine's methods are the most practical and effective that I have ever used. They are easily understood--and they work! Reading Mike's book is a practical delight." James Tucker, Ph.D., Educational Consultant, MI

"The Valentine Model has truly enabled our building to become a working partnership. Teachers, parents, and students work together to make sure that clear, specific messages are communicated and that success is the only option." Stella Leonti, Principal, PA

"I have found Valentine's model viable, effective, and rewarding. His method has dramatically changed my focus and has enabled me and my colleagues to help students and their families to realize significant change." James Shannon, Jr., School Psychologist, CT

"This Valentine Model assures success for all students. When the teacher and parents guarantee that the student will receive a "C" or better, the student's self confidence, motivation and knowledge increase. If you want to improve the student's self-concept and help them be successful, this model will do it. Parental support is incredible in the classrooms where the Valentine Model is used. I have heard parents make statements like:
'There is a teacher who cares about students.'
'Being in this classroom has been the best thing that has happened to my daughter.'
'My child has never done this well in school.'
'This is a Model that does not let any students fall through the cracks. It is well structured and filled with love.' Todd Desmond, Principal, PA

"One thing I have learned is that children will only be successful when the adults in their lives feel confident enough to step in and take charge when they see that these children are struggling. It's OK to take control! In my classroom every student completed every assignment. Every student experienced success and a rejuvenated self-esteem. Every student knew that if they didn't do their work on their own, I would lead them to success; that failure was no longer an option in my classroom." Tracy Lyons, Teacher, Alberta, Canada