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Blendinger, Jack; Jahelka, Ron – Thrust for Education Leadership, 1975
The purpose of this paper was to share a school administrative staff's "grass roots" experience in managing an intersession program - the educational term commonly assigned to mini-vacation periods - with others who are or may be facing such a challenge. (Author/RK)
Descriptors: Community Resources, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Educational Planning
Download full textZsiray, Stephen W., Jr.; Peterson, Holly – 1990
This paper summarizes an effective peer tutoring program used in both elementary and middle school programs in the Cache School District (North Logan, Utah). In year-round education programs, students have off-track time during the school year at four different intervals. This time is often utilized by school districts to give students additional…
Descriptors: Cross Age Teaching, Elementary Secondary Education, Extended School Year, Extracurricular Activities
Curry, Janice; Washington, Wanda; Zyskowski, Gloria – 1997
The Austin Independent School District (AISD) (Texas) has been involved in year-round education for 5 years. In 1995-96, 11 elementary schools and 1 middle school had adopted the year-round plan. In all schools, the plan is a single-track plan, so that all students and all teachers have the same schedule, in which students are in school for…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Gains, Disadvantaged Youth, Elementary Education
