Visual schedules use a series of images and text to visually illustrate a sequence of events, prepare the individual for the following action or step within an activity or chain of activities, and prompt them to follow a series of activities or tasks independently. As an evidence-based practice, visual schedules can be effectively used in…

The implications for physical education of the trend toward block scheduling at the middle and high school levels are discussed. Physical educators are urged to see block scheduling as an opportunity. Suggestions for implementing the block schedule include a sample schedule for a 90-minute physical education class. Positive results of block…

Provides an overview of the arguments for and against block scheduling in the social studies. Teachers appreciate the extra time to develop key concepts, incorporate creativity in their instruction, and implement a variety of class activities. Reviews relevant procedures and teaching skills and recommends strategies for improving the…

Explains the use of a parallel scheduling technique for reading instruction to provide varied instruction for different groups of students according to their needs. (MKM)

Provides time management strategies for principals who also teach. Advises organizing schedules, files, and materials, delegating routine tasks, coordinating forms and aadministrative structures, communicating directly and through conversational memos, building a cooperative staff, planning for systematic performance evaluation, and other hints.…

Use of the music block schedule for elementary band, chorus, and orchestra programs has many advantages. For example, it eliminates the need to pull students from class and abates classroom teacher and music teacher friction. Solutions to other problems often encountered in scheduling are also discussed. (RM)

Explains that favorable market and working conditions influence the scheduling of school construction projects. Facility planners, architects, and contractors are advised to develop a realistic time schedule for the entire project. (MLF)

At Moreau Elementary School in South Glens Falls, New York, each microcomputer is placed on a tall, heavy-duty cart with shelves. All computer software is stored in the school library. The mobile computer labs and centralized software system have increased the school's instructional use of computers. (MLF)

This system for checking that library books are shelved correctly was developed at the New Ulm (Minnesota) Public Library where a 68,000-volume collection is checked every three months by four part-time teenage pages. Seven steps in the procedure are outlined, and sample schedules and monitor sheets are included. (MES)

Developing a timetable for a college fund-raising campaign may be critical to success. Planning involves deciding what tasks to include, how to prioritize and schedule them, and how much time to allot, based on task requirements, institutional size/complexity, experience. Other factors include campus climate, board style, systems readiness, and…

Eight guidelines are offered to help teachers plan effective classroom schedules; including seeking student input, posting schedules in a highly visible spot, and alternating pleasant and unpleasant activities. (CL)

Describes how Suffern (New York) High School creates its master class schedule using a computer-generated "conflict matrix" that shows the enrollment for each course and the number of students who would experience scheduling conflicts if any two courses were offered at the same time. (Author/RW)

The small Lone Star school district in Otis (Colorado) developed a year-long process for creating its master course schedule. The scheduling process includes a needs assessment, a curriculum scheduling committee of teachers and students, a trial run of the schedule, and board approval of the master schedule. (RW)

A special education teacher discusses ways to use aides effectively. Suggestions include discussing the daily schedule with the aide, providing time to review the day's activities, following a lesson with instruction in two smaller groups (one led by the aide), and using the aide to help with paperwork and discipline. (CL)

Offers suggestions for using computers to institute an innovative, creative school schedule that allows for flexibility in the curriculum. (Author/WD)