Strategies for Teaching in a Block Schedule
For some educators, the idea of teaching in a block schedule might be new. This is especially true if you have recently moved from the primary or middle school levels to a high school. You might be wondering how you can change your approach given the change in the duration of instructional time during the [...]
The Benefits of In-School Interventions
Schools have started adding intervention programs, during the school day, to address social and academic needs. Are these interventions beneficial to students? What is the best way to install these interventions? School interventions take on many forms. They can be behavioral, social/emotional, and academic. The benefits of these programs can affect students in every [...]
Middle School Schedule Examples
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 school within your own district! [...]
Changing How Students View Intervention
Not a new concept, schools have had interventions in place over the years to support their students. However, not all attempts at interventions have resulted in success. While some schools do not have the means to change or update their intervention methods, many interventions of the past offered no choice for students. As technology [...]
Flex Time in Middle Schools
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, and enrichment they need to [...]
HB 1416 Texas: A Guide for Schools
Texas HB 1416 is an update to HB 4545, and is directly related to how schools in Texas meet student needs. It requires that students receive extra help in areas they are academically struggling in, with emphasis on Math and Reading/Language Arts. This article will help educators get the facts on HB 1416 in [...]