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| Reports - Evaluative | 2 |
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Black, Susan – American School Board Journal, 1998
Describes the ways in which block scheduling can decrease school-day interruptions, reduce discipline problems, and help students who need more time and a slower pace. Also describes block schedules' effects on students and teachers. Sidebars offer guidelines for block scheduling and selected references. (LMI)
Descriptors: Block Scheduling, Elementary Secondary Education, Flexible Scheduling, School Restructuring
Howard, Elizabeth – American School Board Journal, 1998
Describes the pitfalls of block scheduling and outlines questions to consider before implementing a block plan. (LMI)
Descriptors: Block Scheduling, Educational Planning, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Effectiveness
Chase, Elaine; Mutter, David A.; Nichols, W. Randolph – American School Board Journal, 1999
Provides evaluation snapshots of nine programs operated by the Chesapeake (Virginia) Public Schools to illustrate the importance of ongoing program assessment. Advises evaluators to use teamwork, employ a full-time evaluator, utilize consultants as needed, write annual management plans, involve school division administrators, and meet regularly.…
Descriptors: Acceleration (Education), Block Scheduling, Cost Effectiveness, Elementary Secondary Education
