A Trimester Schedule that Works: Solutions for Secondary Teaching and Learning

This book explains research that supports a trimester schedule and then helps readers understand the change efforts and challenges associated with the redesign of the school day.

Contents

Foreword v
Preface vii
Acknowledgments xi
Introduction xiii
1 A Brief Review of the Literature on Various Scheduling Models 1
2 Why Change to a Trimester Scheduling Model? 27
3 Beginning the Process of Transitioning to the Trimester 33
4 Dealing with Naysayers 45
5 Challenges and Pitfalls to Consider 51
6 The Nuts and Bolts of the Secondary Trimester Schedule 61
7 Frequently Asked Questions 79
8 Trimester Case Studies 93
9 Conclusion 119
Appendices 123
Bibliography 151
About the Authors 159