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Scheduling Alternatives: Options for Student SuccessIntroduction
In today's climate of renewed emphasis on educational change, educators are continually looking for ways to improve school climate, increase teacher job satisfaction, make the most of school facilities, and enhance student learning. Many schools are finding that modifying, or even abandoning, traditional methods of scheduling can help them as they work to achieve these things and to make education the best it can be for all students.
Block scheduling, four-day school weeks, and year-round education are alternative scheduling methods that generate intense interest in schools in the Northwest and around the country. Educators want to know if these methods actually work. Though data that reinforces claims of actual achievement gains is relatively inconclusive for each at this point, it seems that more and more schools who choose to adopt an alternative schedule are finding numerous advantages associated with the change.
This booklet is an exploration of block scheduling, four-day school weeks, and year-round education. It is one of many resources available to schools and communities as they contemplate new options for school improvement. The definitions and ideas behind each option are examined, along with the potential benefits and possible concerns associated with them. Ideas for implementation and examples of different schools throughout the region currently using one of the three options are provided.
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This document's URL is: © 2001 Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory
Date of Last Update: 09/19/2001 
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