These become the basis for choosing curricula, setting instructional strategies, and implementing change. No one single feature makes an accelerated program. Rather a comprehensive integration of curricular, instructional, and organizational practices that are consistent with the school's unique vision, makes the Accelerated School. While each Accelerated School will choose different paths according to its unique needs, every Accelerated School aims to bring all children into the educational mainstream by a set deadline and adheres to a common core of curricular, instructional, and organizational practices. The entire curriculum of an Accelerated School is enriched and emphasizes language development in all subjects- math and science included.
Language development includes an early introduction to writing and reading for meaning.
Instead of treating students as the objects if their education, Accelerated Schools make students the subjects of their own education. Schools accomplish this by using applications tied to students' cultures and their every day experiences. Accelerated curricula focus on problem-solving and higher order analytical skills. Finally, Accelerated Schools have common curricular objectives for all students. Instruction within the Accelerated School promotes active learning experiences through independent projects, problem solving and work with manipulative.