Middle School Academic Intervention Services

A. Grade Levels

• 7-8

B. Subject Area(s)

• ELA
• Math

C. Identification

• MAPS Assessment
• Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessments
• New York State English Language Arts exam
• New York State Math exam
• Recommendation of Teacher/Guidance/Parent

A. Description of method of intervention services

1. Teachers will provide interventions during AIS Classes for those identified above.
2. Math and English AIS teachers will be assigned to teach small classes that contain students deemed to be at-risk of not meeting the state learning standards in math and ELA. The instruction will occur on a daily basis.
3. The after-school assistance program is offered four times per week for one hour. Assistance is provided in math and ELA.
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 professional development will be offered to develop co-teaching strategies for ELA and math teachers. Additional workshops will be offered to help content area teachers to increase their knowledge and skills for teaching at-risk students.
6. AIS teachers will provide a combination of services including “push in and pull out” and direct instruction.

B. Type of service

1. Academic

• Reading intervention should include reading, writing, listening and speaking.
• Math intervention should include problem solving, application, computation and concepts.
• Study skills should include instruction in time management, note taking, reading comprehension and retention in the content area, and test study skills.

2. Support Services

• Response to Intervention team and Guidance Staff will be utilized when there is a concern.
• Referrals can also be made to the school counselors, psychologist, social worker, and/or school nurse.

A. New York State Exams

1. Grade 6 ELA and Math exams
2. Grade 7 ELA and Math exams

B. Standardized Tests

1. Pre & post assessments
2. Mid-terms
3. MAPS testing

C. Other Measures

1. Academic performance review by grade-level team
2. RTI Team review
3. Quarterly grades
4. Formative assessments throughout the year

• Parents will receive letters notifying them that their child will be receiving AIS services. Copies of the letters will be kept in student cumulative and AIS folders.
• Progress reports will be completed by the AIS teachers and sent home each marking period (four times per year).
• AIS teachers will schedule student and/or parent conferences as needed. Other support personnel will participate as appropriate.
• AIS teachers may attend interdisciplinary team conferences with parents when needed.
• Parents may contact the school to request an evaluation for AIS services.
• Parent AIS informational meetings are scheduled yearly on Open House night.