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McConnell, Beverly B.; Tesch, Stephanie – Educational Leadership, 1986
Discusses the national trend toward full-day kindergarten scheduling and a 2-year experiment involving alternate-day and half-day programs in Pasco, Washington. Early findings show no significant differences in children's achievement, classroom study habits, or social skills. Poor and minority children benefit from increased conversational…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Economically Disadvantaged, Interpersonal Competence, Kindergarten
Ballinger, Charles – Thrust for Educational Leadership, 1987
The September-June calendar makes little sense instructionally or academically, as it was designed for the agricultural economy of the early 1800s. This article suggests that year-round education, originally a response to overcrowding, can benefit students' learning process, increase attendance, and reduce vandalism and instructional costs per…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Double Sessions, Elementary Secondary Education, Extended School Year
Beech, Marty – Florida Department of Education, 2010
This document updates "Accommodations: Assisting Students with Disabilities. A Guide for Educators," published by the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) in 2003. This document is written to assist school district personnel and parents when making decisions about the use of accommodations by students with disabilities in instructional…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Disabilities, Testing Accommodations, State Standards
Ostrosky, M. M.; Jung, E. Y.; Hemmeter, M. L.; Thomas, D. – 2003
Studies have documented that schedules and routines influence children's emotional, cognitive, and social development. Predictable and consistent schedules in preschool classrooms help children feel secure and comfortable. Also, schedules and routines help children understand the expectations of the environment and reduce the frequency of behavior…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Development, Behavior Problems, Classroom Techniques
Bellingham Public Schools, WA. – 1984
Designed with the new teacher in mind, this kindergarten curriculum guide begins Part I with a statement of beliefs and goals guiding educational practice and lists needs and characteristics of kindergarten children. Part II focuses on preparing for the school year and offers information to help teachers become oriented to unfamiliar school…
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum Development, Elementary School Curriculum, Instructional Materials