Flex scheduling is a modern approach that streamlines how schools manage intervention periods, also referred to as RTI (Response to Intervention). It gives students the freedom to choose the support or enrichment sessions they need during dedicated flex time, while still allowing teachers to request targeted help for specific learners. We have a ton of articles on the various support periods linked HERE.
This solution combines a scheduling platform with an automated attendance system, ensuring everyone—students, teachers, and administrators—can focus on success, not logistics.
A key feature of flex scheduling is that students pick where to spend their flex period each day. Whether they want math tutoring, extra practice for an upcoming exam, or an enrichment session, they simply sign up online.
Because students select sessions that address their unique needs or interests, they develop a sense of ownership over their learning. In turn, administrators see higher engagement and fewer scheduling headaches.
Even though student choice is a priority, there are times when teachers must request specific students for interventions. A teacher might invite a group that needs extra reading support or skills practice.
The scheduling system automatically prioritizes these teacher requests over a student’s personal choice. This ensures that if a student needs focused help, they receive it without administrators juggling endless manual adjustments. ElasticClass has tiered priorities, so teachers who need students the most are able to get them.
Taking attendance during flex periods can be complicated if done manually. Flex scheduling platforms address this by providing intelligent attendance tracking for each session.
Teachers access digital rosters and mark attendance with a single click. Administrators then gain immediate insight into which students actually attended their scheduled sessions, making it easy to identify trends or gaps in participation. ElasticClass has the ability to seamless & automatically sync back attendance to select SISs, removing the need for any manual intervention.
Reliable data is critical for successful intervention management. Flex scheduling solutions sync with your school’s Student Information System (SIS) daily or nightly.
Any changes—like new enrollments, withdrawals, or updated class rosters—are pulled into the scheduling platform automatically. Meanwhile, attendance records and session details in ElasticClass flow right back into the SIS, reducing data-entry errors and saving administrators time.
Modern flex schedulers are designed to reduce administrative work. After the initial setup (defining available periods, linking teacher accounts, and integrating with the SIS), the software runs mostly in the background.
In real time, these schedulers process student choices and teacher requests, creating rosters for the next session with little-to-no staff intervention. If administrators need to make a tweak, user-friendly tools allow for quick changes on the fly—no extensive spreadsheets or forms required.
Curious about how flex scheduling can streamline interventions at your school? Book a demo today and see it in action. Watch as the platform dynamically organizes schedules, intelligently places students, and communicates with your SIS.
Discover how effortless it can be for students to pick sessions, teachers to request students for academic help, and administrators to stay on top of everything. Let automation transform your intervention periods, so you can invest more time in supporting students and educators alike.
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