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Instruction

Class Size

The Board of Education desires to keep class sizes in the ranges where effective learning can best occur. The actual number of students in classes should be variable, however, depending on the subject matter, the ages of the students, the need for individual attention and the use of laboratory or dangerous equipment. Financial considerations, the availability of facilities and the number of students at each grade level have an impact on the district and may result in classes that are larger than the guidelines or that include students of more than a single grade level. Special needs related to the composition of a class may be considered in making adjustments of class size guidelines. When exceptions to the class size guidelines or traditional class configurations are necessary, the Superintendent will take steps to ensure that instructional quality is maintained.

The Board of Education will, to the best of its ability, attempt to maintain class sizes within the optimal ratio of 20:1.

The Superintendent shall report to the Board of Education monthly on elementary class size and middle school and senior high school enrollments.

Legal Reference: State Board of Education Regulations

10‑76b‑6 Class composition and size (Special Education)

Policy adopted: September 14, 2004 EAST HADDAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Moodus, Connecticut