This longer contact reduces time spent on diagnosis and facilitates more effective instruction. Instruction begins on the first day of school. The students' security is increased while their anxiety is decreased. Relationships are strengthened among students, parents, and the teacher. Parental involvement and support is enhanced.
Students experience an enhanced sense of community.
The teacher can adapt the curriculum more quickly to the developmental needs of the students. The teacher has been planning individualized instruction for the students since end of the previous school year. These benefits have a positive benefit on the students' academic progress.