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Cuddy, Edward H. – 1969
This indepth study examines literature on the concept of the year round school, the experiences of those who have tried this approach to education, and the recent trends in this direction. Guidelines used in developing the study were (1) past or present experiences with the year round school, (2) format of present year round schools, (3) degree to…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Charts, Extended School Year, Program Descriptions
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Alper, Sandra; And Others – Mental Retardation, 1993
A systematic approach to curriculum development for students with severe disabilities enrolled in extended school year programs is described. The approach is community driven, consistent with student Individualized Education Program objectives, tailored to the individual student, and teaches functional skills performed by individuals without…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Extended School Year, Individualized Education Programs, Individualized Programs
American Association of School Administrators, Washington, DC. – 1970
The 9-month school year with a 3-month summer vacation had its origin in our earlier agrarian life. Today's teacher shortages, overcrowded schools, and pressures to learn demand extensions of the school year. This publication analyzes five programs: (1) a staggered-vacation school year for all, (2) a full 48-week school year for all, (3) a…
Descriptors: Extended School Year, Flexible Scheduling, Program Descriptions, Program Development
White, William D. – 1985
Enrollment growth and a lack of classroom space influenced the school district of Jefferson County, Colorado, to consider a year-round school program. A study committee decided that a plan called Concept 6 was the most appropriate for addressing local needs. Under Concept 6, there would be six instructional terms; students would attend school for…
Descriptors: Class Size, Crowding, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrollment Rate