Abstract
The purposes of this descriptive study were to determine the types of scheduling models being used in Illinois high schools, identify scheduling trends, and determine reasons for adopting scheduling changes. The principals of Illinois’ 635 public high schools were surveyed, and a 100% response rate was achieved after two rounds of questionnaires were mailed and telephone surveys were conducted of remaining nonrespondents. Nearly three-fourths of Illinois high schools utilize a traditional daily- period schedule, but trends indicate increasing numbers of schools are adopting or considering block-of-time models. Principals implementing block-of-time schedules noted a variety of reasons for this change, including the following: increasing student electives, improving the quality of education, implementing varied instructional strategies, increasing time for learning, and improving the building climate.
Recommended Citation
Hackmann, Donald G.
(1999)
"The Status of High School Scheduling in Illinois,"
Mid-Western Educational Researcher: Vol. 12:
Iss.
2, Article 6.
Available at:
https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/mwer/vol12/iss2/6
