PLAYBOOK

5 Trends Every Educator Needs to Know to Deliver Targeted Support

Discover how schools are using flexible learning time to drive engagement, intervention, and equity.

Introduction

Flex periods have shifted from a scheduling luxury to a strategic tool driving learning recovery, attendance, and equity. As schools adapt to post-pandemic realities, flex periods have become essential infrastructure for MTSS/RTI and student engagement. WIN Time, Advisory, Enrichment, and Intervention are now engines for personalized support, meaningful choice, and equitable access, ensuring every minute contributes to student success.

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What’s Inside the Playbook

  • Why flex periods are becoming non-negotiable in today’s schools
    See how flex has shifted from an optional block to a core driver of equity, attendance, and growth.
  • Trends shaping the way schools run flex in 2025–26
    See how schools are rethinking flex with intervention, student choice, equity, automation, and attendance all working together.
  • A real-world example of flexible time delivering targeted support
    From driving engagement to recovering learning time, FlexTime is making an impact at Edge High School.
  • Practical steps to strengthen or scale your flex program
    Get actionable recommendations you can apply immediately to maximize every flex period.

Delivering student success, not just scheduling it