What are the Benefits of Flex Periods in High School?
Student success is dependent on many variables, such as motivation, engagement, and support systems. In high school, educators have noted that organization and structure support student success compared to unorganized and unprepared students. As schools evolve with the times, changes have been implemented in scheduling, course offerings, and educational support services. This is where [...]
High School Advisory Program Models
Many high schools have an advisory period, but are there high school advisory program models that can help your school make advisory more effective? Below we'll examine what advisory is, what it can be used for, how you can structure it within your high school schedule, and what will help make it successful. [...]
Intervention Periods for Middle School Schedules
Middle school is a unique and exciting time in many students’ lives but often the hustle and bustle of moving from class to class is overwhelming. This is especially true for struggling students. With so many different classes during the day, it can be difficult for teachers to give each student the amount of time [...]
Effective Study Hall Structures and Practices
Having a study hall or other flexible period in which students can complete make-up work for a course can greatly improve student success. This can best be achieved by creating a clear structure for the operation of study halls and by ensuring that the established structure is present in all classrooms. Below, we'll example [...]
Genius Hour Ideas for High School
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 great Genius Hour ideas for high [...]
What is AIS in Schools?
All schools have a curriculum that should be accessible to all students. But, it’s an unavoidable fact that not all students will be able to access the material in the same way. In some cases, they might have great difficulties in accessing the material at all. While many factors may be involved as to [...]