The effectiveness of different rates of working with programed materials was examined in children, ages 8 through 11. The group working 40-minute periods had the highest attainment level among all groups. (Best copy available in microfiche). (Author/MH)

A formula for a rotation plan and eleven steps for individualizing programs for student assignment on office machines or other individualized units are presented. Illustrating the plan are a worksheet showing time allotments for the students and machines and the rotation units for the same students and machines. (MF)

A vocational training program for disadvantaged and handicapped young people provides courses presented in seven mobile trailers and five locations. Prevocational courses for special needs students are given in maintenance and repair, food services, electrical assembly, commerical sewing, and other occupational areas. Advanced training is…

Secondary school guidance and technical instructional personnel worked together to arrange a computer program for shop enrollment so that students could select and be placed in desired courses according to their technical marks, course availability, and space limitations. The program provided immediate information on alternate areas and let…

Educators can broadcast videoconferences to students in different parts of the world at an affordable cost using geostationary satellites. Describes the design and presentation of videoconferences and outlines steps in their development: budgeting, scheduling, selecting presenters and moderators, choosing production and telecast facilities,…

A study of British Columbia high schools found that block scheduling can endanger mathematics achievement. Reduced math scores were attributed to irregular planning time, little opportunity to modify curriculum; and the provincial examination system. Longer time blocks cannot succeed without adequate planning time, curricular restructuring, and…

Examined how elementary educators conceptualized time with respect to their work, particularly professional development activities. Interviews with teachers and staff found eight dimensions of time and three underlying themes (connections between life-worlds and teaching, school as a time-based economy, and strategies for using time according to…

Describes how one new high school principal changed the school's traditional scheduling plan. Teachers liked the change and used scheduling as a tool for accomplishing various instructional goals as they emerged. Students noted potential pitfalls of changing schedules. The paper discusses how to accomplish successful schedule change. (SM)

Emphasizes that the purpose of parent-teacher conferences should be to inform parents, foster positive parental involvement, and improve student performance. Discusses scheduling of conferences, the need for full-size furniture for adults, and the importance of students being present with their parents. (SR)

Three high schools in Minnesota's Twin Cities area exemplify impressive educational equalization gains stemming from a 1971 law shifting school funding from local taxes to state income and sales taxes. Although the schools vary in structure, populations, and leadership style, all are accomplishing major restructuring efforts via flexible…

Describes an innovative high school program that uses oceanography, mathematics, and science as common threads in the instructional program. The program utilizes an innovative class structure, community involvement, and hands on activities. (DDR)

This article discusses using individualized multimedia activity schedules as a technology-based instruction for young children with autism. The schedules serve as cues that can help students prepare for transitioning to between school activities. The benefits of using Microsoft PowerPoint in the classroom are described, along with implementation…

Describes a study that investigated flexible scheduling in elementary school libraries that had received no funding to implement the change, focusing on the role of the principal in the implementation of flexible scheduling. Discusses change and leadership and examines the perceptions of principals, teachers, and librarians. (Author/LRW)

The Dalton Plan, developed by Helen Parkhurst in the 1920s, completely restructured the secondary school day into subject labs, with students determining their daily schedules. Eschewing the usual bell-driven, factory worker model, this approach abolished traditional classrooms and homework and allowed students to select monthly contracts and…

A study examined the relationship between average evaluations of a class and five variables (time format of the class, number of classes taught in the program by the instructor during the year, requirement of a term paper, class size, and class average grades) in an off-campus setting with nontraditional students. (Author/MSE)