The first program was implemented in 1904 in Bluffton, Indiana, a community with an innovative superintendent who wanted to enhance the quality of education while overcoming a shortage of classroom space. In California, a humble one-district beginning in 1968 led to 200 districts being involved by 1993. Year-round school is not a concept seen in the state of Kansas. We believe that this is the primary reason for change and that the intersession weeks have proved to be very important in accomplishing this goal. Therefore, intersession programs will continue to be carefully planned to make as important a contribution to students' overall development as anything that happens during the regular sessions.
Teachers recommend students for intervention classes.
Strategies parallel, but do not replicate those used during the regular sessions. Certified staff are used for remediation and tutoring. The enrichment classes are designed to further higher order thinking skills and are based on the interests of students. Class size varies depending upon the topic. Sessions are morning only, afternoon only, or all-day.