Turning Around Chronically Low-Performing Schools

Increasing Time on Task

Staff at Waterford High School had several quick wins to reduce classroom interruptions and increase the percentage of class time dedicated to instruction and learning. The administration adjusted morning announcements and implemented block scheduling to maximize instructional time. Review this sample material, "Caught You Teaching to the Norms" Notepad, to see how teachers' efforts are recognized. (4:04 min)

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Presentations

• Examples of Quick Wins
  See and hear about example quick wins that worked in turnaround schools.
• Increasing Time on Task
  See how staff at one school used several quick wins to reduce classroom interruptions and increase the percentage of class time dedicated to instruction and learning.

Sample Materials

• "Caught You Teaching to the Norms" Notepad
• Grade-Level Scheduling
• School Implementation Plan
• New School Intensive Scope and Sequence