Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) is a framework that helps educators provide every student with the support they need. Its focus is on equity - that is, giving every student access to resources and opportunities that meet their unique needs. MTSS includes the academic supports of RTI (Response to [...]
In recent years, more and more schools are implementing flexible blocks into their schedules to provide students with opportunities for individualized learning, enrichment activities, and remediation. A flex block is a designated time during the school day when students can choose their activities and work on both academic and personal [...]
“An intervention period? There’s no time for that.” “Flexible time in our bell schedule sounds great…but I don’t know where to start.” There’s no denying it: school schedules are busy. Between classes, passing periods, lunches, activities, pep rallies, and drills…every minute at school is precious. Given this, administrators, teachers, [...]
Many educators have grown accustomed to a traditional period schedule for middle school. However, there are several different types of schedules that schools currently use. The schedule your middle school uses may be slightly or even starkly different from the schedule of a nearby district, or perhaps even another middle [...]
Why Consider FLEX Time in Middle School? Students entering the new and uncharted territory of Middle School are often faced with challenges daily. Offering students FLEX time at the middle school level provides them with designated tutorials and classes where they are provided with the extra support, intervention, [...]
The concept of a Genius Hour is often implemented seamlessly at the elementary school level, but is more challenging to figure out at the secondary level. High school teachers can successfully implement a Genius Hour if they have the right support, tools, and some effective ideas. Here are some [...]
Walk into a typical high school, and you see students hustling from class to class. With a traditional high school schedule, students may have seven classes at a time. That's sort of like having seven different bosses. High school is hard enough without the constant ringing of bells, causing [...]