Download or read book Scheduling Strategies for Middle Schools written by Michael D. Rettig and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-30 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With over 150 sample schedules, this book shows how scheduling strategies can enhance your school's capacity to offer exploratory courses, interdisciplinary teaching teams, teacher-based guidance programs, and other programs and practices which are responsive to the needs of early adolescents.
Download or read book Scheduling Strategies for Middle Schools written by Michael D. Rettig and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-30 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With over 150 sample schedules, this book shows how scheduling strategies can enhance your school's capacity to offer exploratory courses, interdisciplinary teaching teams, teacher-based guidance programs, and other programs and practices which are responsive to the needs of early adolescents.
Download or read book The Educational Leader s Guide for School Scheduling written by Elliot Y. Merenbloom and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-04-07 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. Based on the authors' decades of experience in expressing the voice of classroom teachers and building administrators in the art of scheduling, each chapter addresses key schedule development issues, providing a step-by-step sequence, multiple tables, templates, and example schedules. Follow the models in this book to master the skills of producing an efficient organizational plan for your school!
Download or read book Getting Smart written by Tom Vander Ark and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-20 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive look at the promise and potential of online learning In our digital age, students have dramatically new learning needs and must be prepared for the idea economy of the future. In Getting Smart, well-known global education expert Tom Vander Ark examines the facets of educational innovation in the United States and abroad. Vander Ark makes a convincing case for a blend of online and onsite learning, shares inspiring stories of schools and programs that effectively offer "personal digital learning" opportunities, and discusses what we need to do to remake our schools into "smart schools." Examines the innovation-driven world, discusses how to combine online and onsite learning, and reviews "smart tools" for learning Investigates the lives of learning professionals, outlines the new employment bargain, examines online universities and "smart schools" Makes the case for smart capital, advocates for policies that create better learning, studies smart cultures
Download or read book Creative Scheduling for Diverse Populations in Middle and High School written by Elliot Y. Merenbloom and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2012-11-02 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diverse needs, streamlined scheduling—find out how with this all-in-one resource! For even the most experienced administrator, schedule design has never been tougher. How can you meet the academic needs of all learners, while making the most of limited time and resources? Help has arrived with this latest book from school-scheduling gurus Elliot Merenbloom and Barbara Kalina. An essential resource for any administrator working with diverse populations, Creative Scheduling for Diverse Populations in Middle and High School zeroes in on effective planning for a wide range of programs, including RTI, credit recovery, special education, second language learning, career-technical education, work-study, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate. You′ll find Guidance on developing schedules that advance your school′s educational goals Scheduling techniques for each type of program serving diverse learners, supported by research-based evidence Flexible frameworks that create time for small learning communities and teacher collaboration Best practices for fixed and variable scheduling in the context of learning needs Insights on teamwork throughout the scheduling process User-friendly schedule templates within each chapter, along with a reader′s guide for professional development Use this complete resource to overcome your scheduling challenges and advance learning throughout your school. "The authors do an excellent job of organizing the information in the context of current, relevant research-based best practices for all students as well as special populations, plus supports and services that are on target for the challenges school schedulers face under current education accountability policies. The inclusion of detailed examples and scenarios is icing on the cake!" —Michelle Kocar, Administrator North Olmsted City Schools, Olmsted, OH
Download or read book Making Creative Schedules Work in Middle and High Schools written by Elliot Y. Merenbloom and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2006-12-28 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical, user-friendly resource provides a step-by-step process for restructuring blocks of learning time to improve student-teacher relationships and promote more positive learning experiences.
Download or read book Scheduling Middle Level Schools written by Ronald D. Williamson and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book investigates school schedules by examining the use of time at the middle level and discussing strategies that schools may use to provide greater flexibility to the school day. Eleven specific scheduling models are presented and described. Complementing the models is a discussion of the factors that propel a school's investigation of alternative schedules. The manual views time as a resource and discusses ways to empower teachers to use time to make decisions. It also considers the role that adolescence plays in schedules and presents tips on how to schedule activities with this in mind. The text examines the importance of scheduling, outlines some scheduling myths, and explores the "block-time" schedule at length, considering its advantages and disadvantages for administrators, teachers, and students. Some block-time models are provided. Other kinds of schedules that are considered include alternate day, rotating, and dropped schedules. The booklet explores ways to get started on scheduling reform, offering details on planning steps, whether or not to use a computer, simulations, building the schedule, the uses of singletons and doubletons, staffing decisions, and selecting staff members. The text concludes with strategies for manipulating the schedule by challenging regularities, focusing on students, and starting small. (RJM)
Download or read book Fundamentals of School Scheduling written by Gwen Schroth and published by R&L Education. This book was released on 1997-08-28 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: School administrators must constantly evaluate and refine school scheduling for optimum student and teacher performance. This book is for school administrators who need appropriate management techniques for scheduling students into classes. All parts of the puzzle are presented so the administrator can make wise choices about configuring the school day. Discusses a variety of scheduling formats—traditional, block, and team models—but no one type is advocated. Essential for new principals or administrators planning to change scheduling formats, and principals moving between elementary and secondary levels.
Download or read book Elementary School Scheduling written by Michael D. Rettig and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-09-27 with total page 690 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical book and its accompanying downloadable resources include over 100 schedules to help elementary schools raise student achievement.
Download or read book Effective Middle School Scheduling written by Monique Poulin and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Daily 5 written by Gail Boushey and published by Stenhouse Publishers. This book was released on 2014 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Daily 5, Second Edition retains the core literacy components that made the first edition one of the most widely read books in education and enhances these practices based on years of further experience in classrooms and compelling new brain research. The Daily 5 provides a way for any teacher to structure literacy (and now math) time to increase student independence and allow for individualized attention in small groups and one-on-one. Teachers and schools implementing the Daily 5 will do the following: Spend less time on classroom management and more time teaching Help students develop independence, stamina, and accountability Provide students with abundant time for practicing reading, writing, and math Increase the time teachers spend with students one-on-one and in small groups Improve schoolwide achievement and success in literacy and math. The Daily 5, Second Edition gives teachers everything they need to launch and sustain the Daily 5, including materials and setup, model behaviors, detailed lesson plans, specific tips for implementing each component, and solutions to common challenges. By following this simple and proven structure, teachers can move from a harried classroom toward one that hums with productive and engaged learners. What's new in the second edition: Detailed launch plans for the first three weeks Full color photos, figures, and charts Increased flexibility regarding when and how to introduce each Daily 5 choice New chapter on differentiating instruction by age and stamina Ideas about how to integrate the Daily 5 with the CAFE assessment system New chapter on the Math Daily 3 structure
Download or read book The Team Process in the Middle School written by Elliot Y. Merenbloom and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Focus on the Wonder Years written by Jaana Juvonen and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2004-03-25 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young teens undergo multiple changes that seem to set them apart from other students. But do middle schools actually meet their special needs? The authors describe some of the challenges and offer ways to tackle them, such as reassessing the organization of grades K-12; specifically assisting the students most in need; finding ways to prevent disciplinary problems; and helping parents understand how they can help their children learn at home.
Download or read book Building an Effective Middle School written by Louis G. Romano and published by WCB/McGraw-Hill. This book was released on 1994 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This exciting text provides useful information on the most important characteristics of an effective middle school program as identified by on-going research & study. Each chapter discusses the general nature of each characteristic, procedures for developing that particular characteristic, as well as ways of dealing with some of the problems that might arise in developing the characteristic. Special features include 1) a realistic look at middle schools offering strategies readers can use in their own classrooms, 2) developing a "middle school philosophy" about educating pre-adolescent students & reminding the reader of the developmental needs of middle school age youth, & 3) numerous examples from successful middle schools are provided giving readers practical information needed to implement the middle school concept. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Part I The Middle School & Its Boys & Girls; 1. What is a True Middle School?, 2. Growing Up in Difficult Times, 3. Changing from Junior High to a True Middle School. Part II Curricular Experiences; 4. Basic Skill Repair & Extension, 5. Multimedia Approach, 6. Creative Exploration & Enrichment Activities, 7. Independent Study, 8. Evaluating Student Progress, 9. Physical Activities/Intramural. Part III Organizing Classes; 10. Middle School Organization Patterns, 11. Flexible Scheduling, 12. Continuous Progress. Part IV Guidance for a Troubled Age; 13. Guidance, 14. Social Development of Transescents. Part V Student Services & the Community; 15. Auxiliary Staffing, 16. Student Services, 17. Community Relations.
Download or read book It s Time for Strategic Scheduling written by Nathan Levenson and published by ASCD. This book was released on 2023-07-03 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accessible guide to creating schedules that amplify school and district priorities, support best practices in teaching and learning, heighten student engagement, and enhance equity. A school’s schedule can be as important to education outcomes as its budget or strategic plan. The secret to making the schedule a tool for school improvement is to approach schedule design not as a technical task, centered on making everything fit like Tetris blocks, but as a strategic one. In this book, informed by research and their work with hundreds of schools, scheduling experts Nathan Levenson and David James explore how strategic scheduling can turn a "good enough" schedule into one that supercharges learning and engagement without additional costs or more FTEs. If you are ready to * Figure out which schedule type is best for your students and staff; * Disrupt harmful tracking and ensure every student has access to highly skilled teachers and rigorous curriculum; * Deliver optimum hours of core instruction while expanding electives and providing opportunities for student voice and choice; * Precisely match staffing to course enrollment to free up personnel and funds for other purposes * Find time for critical intervention and enrichment blocks; and * Communicate scheduling decisions more effectively to parents, families, and district leaders ... then it’s time for strategic scheduling. Offering targeted advice for best-practice scheduling at the elementary, middle, and high school levels, this book will help school and district leaders—and the teachers and students they serve—make the most of every school day and every school year.
Download or read book Teaching in the Block written by Michael D. Rettig and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-11-20 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This bestseller describes alternatives to lecturing, traditional questioning, and individual pencil and paper tasks. It offers practical advice on how teachers can harness the potential of the extended period.
Download or read book Developing Effective Middle Schools Through Faculty Participation written by Elliot Y. Merenbloom and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
