Flexible scheduling

[Wendy Gutenkauf <gutenkauf@DAA.SCH.AE>]

I have accepted a position for next year in an elementary school where
the current media specialist has fixed scheduling for grades K-5, a
total of 500 students on a weekly basis. In my current position, I have
fixed scheduling for grades k-2 and then flex scheduling for grades
3-11.

My question is two fold: firstly, what approach should I take with the
principal to move towards a more reasonable and research based use of my
time? My sources say he would seem to be willing to welcome some
changes. Secondly, in your opinions, what is the best scenario for
elementary flex and fixed scheduling? Last of all, if a change does
occur and I believe it would have to be well planned and gradual, how do
I convince a rather conservative faculty to give up their "prep" time
for the betterment of the LMC program?

Thanks for your help!

Wendy Gutenkauf
Library Media Specialist
Dubai American Academy
Box 32762
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Phone: 9714-347-9222 x 210
Fax: 9714-347-8166

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