Academic Support is an early intervention program that uses a variety of strategies and techniques to gain a positive outlook on learning and to improve a child’s self-esteem. Extra support is given using small group instruction on an as-needed basis for students in grades K-3. We use a district-created RTI model (Response to Intervention) approach and work with our district reading specialist to provide tiered support. Students are tiered according to their individual learning needs. Each student that is included in the program receives an individual student improvement plan (ISIP). The ISIP includes grade-appropriate goals and objectives. The Academic Support teacher provides feedback of student’s progress using the ISIP, which is sent home at the end of each marking period.
LiteracyAcademic Support Program Grades 2-3 Academic Support is an intervention program that supports the classroom teacher’s curriculum by utilizing a variety of strategies and techniques. It is designed to provide additional instruction and practice to reinforce the necessary skills for learning. Extra assistance helps support the child within the classroom, which helps establish a positive learning environment that promotes good study skills and a positive attitude towards learning. The criteria for student selection is based upon Teachers College Reading Benchmark Assessments, Fountas & Pinnell Reading Benchmark System and the STAR scores. In the Grade 2-3 program, students work on vocabulary, sight words, reading fluency and reading comprehension, which includes critical thinking skills as well as the infusion of writing to support the students throughout the curriculum. This program supports the Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop models being utilized in the classrooms.
Monica Monks, Academic Support Teacher Grades 2 -3 Contact: mmonks@allendalek8.com
