High School Academic Intervention Services

A. Grade Levels

• 9-12

B. Subject Area(s)

• ELA
• Math
• Social Studies
• Science

C. Identification

• New York State English Language Arts exam – Grade 8
• New York State Math exam – Grade 8
• New York State Science exam – Grade 8
• New York State Regents exams
• Recommendation of Teacher

A. Description of method of intervention services

1. AIS teacher will be assigned to teach small classes that contain students deemed to be at-risk of not meeting the state learning standards in English, Math, Social Studies and Science. The teaching will occur on a daily or A/B basis.
2. AIS interventions should include reading, writing, listening, speaking, study skills, (reading in the content area strategies, test-taking strategies and vocabulary development are examples).
3. The student groups will meet throughout the year as a class.
4. Clustering the students when making class assignments will allow for congruency and consistency in the material being taught by the AIS staff.
5. Teacher workshops will be offered to help content area teachers increase their knowledge and skills for teaching at-risk students.

B. Type of service

1. Academic

• English intervention should include reading, writing, listening and speaking.
• Math intervention should include problem solving, application, computation and concepts
• Social Studies and Science interventions should include reading and writing skills in the context of the Regents exam preparation.

2. Support Services

• Teacher recommendation will be utilized when there is a concern.
• Referrals can also be made to the school counselors, psychologist, social worker, student assistance counselor and/or school nurse, and/or administration.

A. New York State Exams

1. Math and ELA MAPS and Assessment scores
2. Grade 8 ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies exams
3. High School Regents exams
4. High School final course average

B. Other Measures

1. Academic performance review by teachers and counselors
2. Teacher Recommendation

• Progress reports will be completed by the AIS teachers and indicated on the student progress reports.
• AIS teachers will schedule student and/or parent conferences as needed. Other support personnel will participate as needed.
• AIS teachers may attend interdisciplinary team conferences with parents as well when needed.
• Parents may contact the school to request an evaluation for AIS services.

• 201 - AIS Math
• 203 - AIS English (A/B Days)
• 206 - AIS Social Studies - Global
• 207 - AIS Social Studies - American History
• 208 - AIS English Comprehensive Regents