What is Common Planning Time or Collaboration? Common planning time or collaboration provides the opportunity for groups of teachers within a school to meet at defined times during the regular school day to discuss various aspects of the instructional program. Possible agenda items include: Assess aspects of the curriculum for a specific subject at a…
Across the nation numerous elementary, middle and high schools have implemented some form of intervention or student support program. Other schools are in the process of implementing, revising, or studying various options. Intervention programs reflect an ongoing analysis of student needs as well as the availability of teachers and other support staff. Often, contractual issues…
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…