ABSTRACT
This chapter provides a review of the research supporting accelerated learning for all students as well as examples of programs available to help schools and classrooms accelerate learning. The emphasis at the national and state level on accountability and standards is one impetus for accelerating the learning of all students. Current research on the effectiveness of educational strategies makes it clear that accelerated learning strategies are available. Improving student achievement is the Accelerated Schools Project's primary goal. Specific curricula and instructional practices are available that show promise in accelerating the learning of all students. The Accelerated Schools Project is not the only vehicle for helping schools improve, but it provides a decisionmaking process and a structure to involve all members of the school community in decisionmaking. Many schools are unable to sustain efforts to change because they do not have an ongoing decisionmaking and communication structure in place.
