Master Scheduling
in a Time of Change

Grades PK – 12

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

Our focus is to help schools and districts realize their objectives and overcome today’s ever-changing 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.

When planning short and long-term goals, consider:

In-depth, customized training

Career Pathways
Opportunities for Intervention
Extended Time Periods
Common Planning Time
Freshman Academy
Offering Electives on an Alternate Year Basis

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Recent Blog Articles

Building a K-5 Master Schedule Including an Intervention Period

In ever increasing numbers, K-5 schools are implementing an intervention period as a significant portion of the school day. During a defined time each day, classroom teachers and available support personnel provide remediation, enrichment, and acceleration opportunities to students. Features of an Intervention Period Students may receive remediation, enrichment, or acceleration in a specific content…

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

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

Establishing the Middle School Concept in Schools Housing Grades 6–12 or 7-12

Throughout the nation, a secondary school building may house students in grades 6 or 7-12. In most cases, the total enrollment in the building does not warrant two separate faculties in one facility. Teachers in these school may have part of their assignment in grades 6, 7, and/or 8 as well as a portion in…

Building Middle School Master Schedules

The following steps are offered to begin thinking about middle school schedules. Schedules are needed for teachers and students to achieve standards and instructional objectives while addressing the unique needs of early adolescent students. STEP 1: Connect with the mission/vision statement of the school or district Review wording of current statement; update where appropriate. Be…

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

Master Scheduling in a Time of Change