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Increased Learning Time: Beyond the Regular School Day
Increased Learning Time > Overview & Tools
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
Structuring Extra Learning Opportunities for Students
Increased Learning Time > Overview & Tools
Dr. Megan Beckett, chair of the IES panel that authored the Practice Guide on Structuring Out-of-School Time to Improve Academic Achievement, describes the need for increased learning time programs...
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Expert Interview
Making Each Dollar Go Further
Increased Learning Time > Overview & Tools
Listen to two experts provide an overview of models of allocating resources to expanded learning time schools. Districts and schools can support these initiatives through creative integration of...
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Expert Interview
Visual Diagram: Increased Learning Time: Beyond the Regular School Day
Increased Learning Time > Overview & Tools
This diagram serves as a visual overview of practices recommended by the IES Practice Guide, Structuring Out-of-School Time to Improve Academic Achievement. District and school administrators,...
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Visual Diagram
Increased Learning Time Planning Template #4
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School, district, and state staff who work with community-based and nonprofit organizations that provide out-of-school academic programs will find ideas for actions to facilitate program design,...
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Planning Template
Increased Learning Time Planning Template #3
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This comprehensive planning template aims to help technical assistance providers work with administrators, educators, and decisionmakers. This template can help state-level personnel ensure...
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Planning Template
Increased Learning Time Planning Template #2
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This template aims to help technical assistance providers and district-level personnel identify actions and policies and establish a coordinated and coherent districtwide plan to design, select,...
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Planning Template
Increased Learning Time Planning Template #1
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This template was designed to help technical assistance and professional development providers work with schools. The results of this school-level assessment can help school personnel identify...
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Planning Template
