Increased Learning Time
Explore resources designed to help educators provide access to programs that effectively increase learning time. 
- View a visual diagram of all six practices
- Watch a topic overview and download planning templates
- Listen to an expert
Explore the subtopics below to learn more about the recommended practices:
To learn more about the research underlying these practices, view the IES Practice Guide, Structuring Out-of-School Time to Improve Academic Achievement.
Increased Learning Time: Beyond the Regular School Day
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A growing body of research evidence indicates that additional learning time can promote students' academic achievement. Districts and schools can provide additional learning opportunities as part...
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Overview
Second-Grade Units of Study for Reading Workshop
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An IES expert panel recommended that increased learning time be used to provide more individualized instruction. This reading and writing workshop lesson plan depends on individualized support to...
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Sample Material
Learning Together: Organizing Instruction in Expanded Learning Time Schools
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Use this tool to provide a two-session workshop on instructional strategies to individualize instruction and engage students. Related Media and Files: Providing Innovative Learning...
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Resources for Improving Instructional Quality
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This tool introduces resources from across the Doing What Works website that align to key concepts of delivering engaging instruction tailored to students' needs.
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Planner: Collaborating With Community-Based Organizations
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Schools are encouraged to use these worksheets to identify possible community-based partners for expanded learning time initiatives and setting goals and expectations.
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Providing Innovative Learning Opportunities in Expanded Learning Time Schools
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This tool can help school and district administrators plan three levels of support for learning opportunities in expanded learning time schools.
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Self-Evaluation Tool: Providing Individualized and Engaging Instruction in Expanded Learning Time Schools
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Use this tool to self-reflect on instructional practices and identify opportunities for improvement.
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Planner: Instructional Innovation During the Longer School Day
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This tool shows a model of a cycle of instructional improvement that can be used to inform processes of instructional planning in expanded learning time schools.
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Tool
Steps for Recruiting, Interviewing, and Hiring After-School Staff
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These documents can be used to see the steps one school uses for recruiting, interviewing, and hiring staff for four different positions: (a) Director; (b) Group Leaders; (c) Assistant Group...
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Sample Material
Expanded Learning Time Site Coordinator: Two Sample Job Descriptions
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Explore these two site coordinator job descriptions to understand the position's responsibilities in planning, organizing, and conducting activities that enable a longer school day or school year....
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Sample Material
Expanded Learning Time Facilitator Job Description
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This document provides an example of a detailed job description for an expanded learning time program facilitator. Related Files: Jacob Hiatt Magnet School Description
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Sample Material
Rethinking the School Day
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This interview describes how the school redesigned the school day to add two more hours of instructional time. Students received both more academic support and enrichment activities. Related...
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School Example
