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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…

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…

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…

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…