A Massachusetts regional high school that was formerly on probation has totally restructured its school day, culture, curriculum, and treatment of professionals. Flex time, offered in exchange for performing building supervision duties, allows teachers more flexibility and control in structuring their professional and personal lives. A more…

Describes how an eleven-period day would work in high schools. Discusses the benefits of having an eleven-period day, such as helping with overcrowding and allowing students flexibility. Addresses where music class would fit into this schedule and includes a list of resources on scheduling. (CMK)

A national survey of policies and procedures concerning college final examination scheduling found most have a formal schedule, most do not use an automated scheduling system or any priority when assigning examinations, more than half use "special" examination scheduling, and registrars or assistant registrars are most commonly…

Uses examples from the Schaefer School in Tappan (New York) to illustrate how an elementary school can develop an educational climate that fosters friendship, the key to student socialization. Discusses the following areas: (1) classroom activities; (2) school-wide democratic governance structures; (3) support staff roles; and (4) time scheduling.…

A study investigated the problems and advantages of providing computer terminals in residence halls. There were problems in security and in accommodating the facilities, but the primary gain was greater, more economical, and more widespread use of the computer. (Author/MSE)

One schedule innovation--the four-period day and semester-length courses--is revamping North Carolina and Virginia high schools. At Orange County (Virginia) High School, a simplified and flexible 4-year 9-13 semester-block program is helping kids complete more courses, receive better grades, and take and pass more advanced-placement exams. (MLH)

Presents research findings that deal with teacher-librarians' leadership role in cooperative program planning and teaching and the personal characteristics that make that leadership more successful. Topics include the role of teachers and administrators, flexible scheduling, teacher-librarians as change agents, and professional development. (LRW)

Three adults with moderate developmental disabilities living in the community learned to independently self-schedule their leisure activity by choosing picture cards and placing them in a sequenced activity book. Self-scheduling was maintained at follow up, and resulted in increases in the weekly frequency and diversity of self-directed leisure…

Suggestions are offered for ways to modify a typical community college language laboratory to serve diverse student needs. The discussion is based on experiences of Anchorage Community College, which modeled its lab on a learning resources center rather than a traditional lab. (LB)

An interview with a college student activities director addresses topics concerning student activities planning including the need for good planning, activities planning as leadership training, roles of staff and students, planning phases, effective use of financial and human resources, contracting with artists, effective promotion, event-day…

A class structure and format for teaching writing skills are suggested by an English teacher at a school for deaf students. A typical lesson consists of 10 minutes of dialogue journal writing, a 15-minute minilesson, help with selecting writing topics, and 30 to 35 minutes for writing. Methodologies for teacher conferences, peer conferences, and…

Discusses the concept and characteristics of artificial intelligence software for information retrieval, news filtering, clerical support, personal shopping, and investment counseling. Research projects on artificial intelligence at six academic institutions and examples of nine retrieval agent software packages are highlighted. Sidebars discuss…

Common causes of program failure are failure to meet expectations; presentation method; lack of interaction time; failure to adhere to schedule; lack of applicable information; poor service; lack of assistance in implementing new ideas; failure to account for cultural diversity; content already known; and failure to give presenters information…

Computerized pupil transportation systems offer promising benefits to school districts. Outlines ways school administrators can select the right product by following some traditional business approaches. (MLF)

Notes on planning for successful parent and family weekend programs at colleges and universities include discussion of the event's purpose, scheduling, use of a planning committee, funding, effective promotion, attention to program detail, tailoring programs to subgroups and target populations, event ideas, and family involvement in other campus…