The block scheduling handbook / J. Allen Queen.

High schools on the block
Benefits and cautions
Developmental aspects of growth and behavior
Building the block culture in the school
Selecting the best fit
Block scheduling in the middle school
The elementary school on the block
Aligning standards and course content
Samples of curriculum alignment and pacing
Effective instructional strategies for block scheduling
Teacher-directed instruction
Discovery and inquiry
Simulations and role play
Cooperative learning
Synectics
Socratic seminar
Instructional assessment
Program evaluation and student assessment
A guide to traditional and authentic assessment.