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117 All have one thing in common. The traditional form of in- struction, in which all students were taught the same skills and con- cepts at the same time, is being abandoned. Instead cooperating professionals (teachers, administrators, para-professionals) are creating new environments in which individuals proceed at a self- determined pace often on self-selected subjects to achieve self- evaluated and self-satisfying goals. While no one line summary can, at this time, outline the rewards of individualized instruction, you may be sure that indi- vidualized instruction in some form is a certainty, for the individual- ized system or concept allows each student to work at a level he can handle and advance as quickly as he can or as slowly as he must, depending on his ability. Summer School During the summer the Title I Project, Remedial Instruction in Reading and Arithmetic, under the direction of Mr. Robert Sisson was continued. Forty children received remedial instruction. iL Highly individualized learning experiences became possible for each pupil, for we were able to obtain the services of seven teachers and three teacher aides. Testing results showed an average gain of 6 months in grade level in arithmetic and between three and five months in reading. It is our hope to continue the same learning situation next summer. In the words of the director, "Next year we hope to focus more attention on the emotional and social develop- ment of our children. The longer I work with children, the more convinced I become that the way boys and girls feel about them- selves is the real key to both learning and achievement." In closing, I wish to express my appreciation to you, Dr. D'Antuono, Mr. Clayton E. Campbell, the School Committee, our devoted teachers, our school nurses, the cafeteria and custodial staff, parents and to all with whom I work, for your continued support and cooperation. Respectfully submitted, KENNETH C. COOMBS, Principal