Academic Impact from COVID-19
Reshaping Master Schedules for Middle Schools and High Schools
in Preparation for the 2020-2021 School Year
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Master Scheduling for Success: Grades PK – 12

Enhancing Student Achievement in PK-5 or 6, PK-8, Middle and High Schools

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Our focus is to help schools and districts realize their objectives and overcome today’s challenges in educating our nation’s youth. Using innovative and adaptive master scheduling techniques, we break down problems and successfully design effective solutions. We collaborate with invested people in your schools and districts to create and deliver the necessary education for your students. We recognize that ultimately scheduling implementation is achieved by professionals committed to their communities and passion for the teaching/learning process.

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Build a master schedule to fulfill the mission/vision of the school/district
Create a master schedule for K-5 or K-6, K-8, Middle and High Schools
Plan a variety of intervention experiences on a fluid basis
Provide opportunities for time management by teachers and teaching teams
Establish foundation for flexible uses of time
Foster active student engagement and student-centered learning
Identify schedule frameworks that impact student achievement
Organize opportunities for data analysis
Implement a freshman academy program to facilitate transition to high school
Establish career pathways to facilitate school to college to career opportunities
Designate time for advisory/mentoring in the master schedule

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Reshaping Middle School Master Schedules

As a result of current pandemic and economic conditions throughout the nation, middle school administrators should begin to look at the challenge of reshaping master schedules for the 2020-2021 school year. Teachers’ contracts may have to be amended. The following uncertainties must be acknowledged: Schools may experience a reduction in the number of FTEs (full…

Reshaping High School Master Schedules

As a result of current pandemic and economic conditions throughout the nation, high school administrators should begin to face the challenge of reshaping the master schedule for the 2020-2021 school year. The following factors should be reviewed: Administrators should be ready for possible reductions in the number of FTEs (full time equivalent positions) due to…

What are the Steps in Building a Contemporary High School Master Schedule?

Master schedules are road maps for delivering curriculum opportunities for grades 9-12. The following twenty-one steps provide specific directions for providing an efficient and equitable master schedule for staff and students. Ultimately, the final product is a mechanism for students to receive courses requested that reflect their unique needs, interests, skill levels and career aspirations…

Unique Features of Merenbloom Schedules

Intervention
Common Planning Time
Analyzing FTE Distribution
Flexible Scheduling
Block Scheduling
Double Reading / Language Arts Period
Double Math Period
Integrate English and Social Studies courses

Integrate Math, Science and STEM courses
Advisory / Mentoring / SEL
Rotating Schedules
Unit Lunch
Credit Recovery
Advisory / Mentoring / SEL
Staff Reduction

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The Educational Leader’s Guide for School Scheduling: Strategies Addressing Grades K-12 is the first publication to address creative scheduling at all levels: K-5 or 6, K-8, middle, and high schools.

This essential resource provides strategies for the effective and equitable distribution of available FTEs throughout the district, while helping you work through the many critical questions and decisions involved in the scheduling process.

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