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Scheduling: Block or Not?

Scheduling: Block or Not?. Supporting Increased Student Achievement. Larry Tash Office of School Redesign March 8, 2006. Office of School Redesign. Larry Tash 213-241-2598 larry.tash@lausd.net. www.lausd.net/slc_schools. Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment. Personalization.

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Scheduling: Block or Not?

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  1. Scheduling: Block or Not? Supporting Increased Student Achievement Larry Tash Office of School Redesign March 8, 2006

  2. Office of School Redesign Larry Tash 213-241-2598 larry.tash@lausd.net www.lausd.net/slc_schools

  3. Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment Personalization Structure Creating Coherent SLCs IMPROVED STUDENTACHIEVEMENT

  4. Personalization Structure Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Culturally Relevant & Responsive Pedagogy Focus on Standards (Rigor with High Expectations) Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Instructional Intervention STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT School-wide Instructional Practices Accountability & Assessment District Initiatives (Special Ed., Gate, ELL)

  5. Personalization Student Connectedness Advisory Program And Family Advocacy Personalization School to Home & Home to School Communication Structure STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT Teacher Collaboration Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment Teacher Ownership of Student Outcomes Internships Matching Student Interests

  6. Structures that SupportInstruction &Personalization Small Numbers with Contiguous Space Vertical Organization (Minimize Transition Points) Structure Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment Flexible Scheduling STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT Teacher Time for Collaboration & Prof. Development Personalization Family Support & Community Engagement School - “Outside the Box”

  7. If Time is the Constant, then Learning is the Variable or If Time is the Variable, then Learning is the Constant

  8. BLOCK SCHEDULES Consider the following when implementing a Block Schedule • Operational Requirements • Instructional Considerations

  9. Block Schedule Decision Tool Goals for the Block Schedule: • Instructional Goals • Operational Goals • Type of Block • Advantages/Disadvantages • Rules of Engagement

  10. Block Schedule Preparation • Operational Considerations: • Did you initiate faculty and community discussions acknowledging “Form Follows Function”? • Does the critical mass support Block Scheduling? • Have you considered flexible scheduling? • Have you considered all district and state policies? • Have you built in to your plan an ongoing evaluation process?

  11. Block Schedule Preparation • Instructional Considerations: • How will block schedule support improved student achievement? • Will the block increase student engagement in their learning? • Will the block allow for greater personalization? • Will sufficient time for teacher preparation be available? • Have you considered the negative aspects of block scheduling?

  12. Traditional (Six Periods)

  13. Advantages Disadvantages Block Schedule Activity:TRADITIONAL SCHEDULE • - It’s what we’re used to • - See kids daily • - Difficult to find common conference time

  14. 7-Period Day

  15. Advantages Disadvantages Block Schedule Activity:7-PERIOD DAY

  16. 8-Period A/B Block

  17. Advantages Disadvantages Block Schedule Activity:8-PERIOD A/B BLOCK

  18. 4-Period Quarters (4 Periods/Quarter)

  19. Advantages Disadvantages Block Schedule Activity:4-PERIOD QUARTER

  20. Alternative Scheduling • How else can we use time?

  21. Rules of Engagement • District Process • State Regulations • Physical Education • LAUSD/UTLA Contract

  22. SCHOOL IMPACT REPORTBuilding Council Model for Governance SLC1 Building Council SLC4 SLC12 SLC5 SLC3 SLC6 Significant Topics for Building Council • Dispute Resolution Process • Space Allocation Process • School Schedules • Human Resources Considerations • Sharing Classes (e.g., AP Classes) • Student Recruitment and Transfer

  23. Composition of School Site Council • Classroom teachers are a majority on the staff side • Parents and community members are elected by parents • Students are selected by the entire student body

  24. Traditional 7-Period Model Year Round 7 Period 4x4 Block Model Block Scheduling: An Introduction Rethinking Time: The Next Frontier of Education Reform Around the Block: The Benefits and Challenges of Block Scheduling Websites on Block Scheduling Resource Materials

  25. Block Schedule Know your rules State Requirements District Requirements Existing School Culture Be Clear on Your Purpose Change classroom Practice Improve Teaching and Learning Create Personalized Environment Have Buy-in from staff and community Provide Adequate Preparation Process for Block Determination in place Professional Development for Teachers School Impact Report Stare and District Mandates Covered School Needs Considered Dispute Resolution Clearly Defined Leadership Council Meets Weekly Everyone knows the Rules Upfront Summary of Presentation

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