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.
Evaluating Implementation and Performance to Improve Program Quality
Increased Learning Time > Evaluate Program > Overview & Tools
View this multimedia overview to learn about recommended components for evaluating increased learning time models including matching evaluation design to evaluation goals, and the collection,...
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Overview
Maximizing Attendance in Expanded Learning Time Schools and Out-of-School Programs
Increased Learning Time > Maximize Attendance > Overview & Tools
Some out-of-school programs, including after-school, weekend, and summer programs, face challenges maximizing attendance among students who would most benefit from the program. Additionally,...
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Overview
Organizing Instruction in Expanded Learning Time Schools
Increased Learning Time > Structure Time > Overview & Tools
This overview describes research-based strategies for organizing instruction in schools operating a longer school day or year. The overview covers instructional and organizational strategies to...
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Overview
Organizing Instruction in Out-of-School Programs
Increased Learning Time > Organize Instruction > Overview & Tools
This multimedia overview describes the key elements of successful academic instruction in out-of-school programs. The overview outlines research-based strategies and factors to consider when...
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Overview
Aligning Out-of-School Programs With the Regular School Day
Increased Learning Time > Align Instruction > Overview & Tools
Watch this multimedia overview to learn about strategies to seamlessly connect regular school-day instruction and out-of-school programs.
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Overview
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
Redesigning the School Day
Increased Learning Time > Structure Time > Learn What Works
Jennifer Davis, co-founder and president of Massachusetts 2020, describes how Massachusetts implemented an expanded instructional time initiative and the primacy of local autonomy and data-based...
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Expert Interview
Key Considerations in Conducting Program Evaluations
Increased Learning Time > Evaluate Program > Learn What Works
Watch this expert interview to learn about the characteristics of a sound evaluation plan, including outlining evaluation goals and determining roles and responsibilities for data collection and...
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Expert Interview
Adapting Instruction to Improve Student Outcomes
Increased Learning Time > Organize Instruction > Learn What Works
In this interview, Dr. Steven Ross discusses two effective, research-based instructional strategies: adapting instruction to individual students' needs and promoting student interest and engagement...
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Expert Interview
Strategies to Maximize Attendance in Out-of-School Programs
Increased Learning Time > Maximize Attendance > Learn What Works
Watch this expert interview to learn about attracting and retaining students in out-of-school programs. The interview provides suggestions for meeting the programming needs of parents and students,...
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Expert Interview
Maintaining a Dialogue Between Schools and Out-of-School Providers
Increased Learning Time > Align Instruction > Learn What Works
Learn ways that after-school program teachers and coordinators can maintain an understanding of students' strengths and weaknesses, their schools' academic expectations, and the structures,...
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Expert Interview
Facilitating Implementation of 21st Century Community Learning Centers
Increased Learning Time > States and Districts
Susan D'Annunzio, Student Services Supervisor at the Pennsylvania Department of Education, describes how the state uses monitoring and statewide evaluation data to design professional development...
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Expert Interview