This report, designed for State education agencies (SEAs), concentrates on recommended SEA activities that support local school district efforts in year-round education and on criteria for State legislation to facilitate year-round education. It suggests a strong SEA role in the provision of research and management information, financial support,…

Concept 6, a new program designed to cope with burgeoning enrollments and a shortage of classroom space in Jefferson County, Colorado, keeps school buildings in use 250 days and divides the school year into six terms of instruction. Individual students attend classes four terms and choose their vacations during the other two. An option for a fifth…