Extended Day

Teachers are required to conduct tutoring, test preparation or small-group instruction for 37.5 minutes after dismissal at the end of the school day, Monday through Thursday. Schools may elect, with an school-based option, to hold the sessions in the mornings before school starts.

The extended time is not a regular teaching period. Small-group instruction during this time must be used for review, remediation, or homework assistance – generally something less than what might occur during a regular classroom period. General education groups cannot exceed 10 students, while special education groups cannot exceed five students. If you have any questions, or your group size exceeds the specified contractual limits, contact your chapter leader. A grievance should be immediately filed on your behalf.

In a recent arbitration victory, an arbitrator ruled that it was improper for the Department of Education to mandate that speech teachers conduct an additional session during this time. The arbitrator ruled that the 37.5 minutes is not to be used for original work.