GRADES K-5 Riverdale Public School 2017 - 2018 Title One/Basic Skills Instruction Tier 3 Parent Presentation - Thursday, October 12, 2017

Riverdale Public School
           2017 – 2018
          GRADES K-5
Title One/Basic Skills Instruction
               Tier 3
      Parent Presentation

  Mr. James Tasker, Interim Principal
    Mrs. Vicki Pede, Superintendent

  Thursday, October 12, 2017

What is Title One/ Basic Skills Instruction?
                       ****Teacher /Parent Introductions

• Pull-Out , small group Supplemental instruction in Mathematics
and English Language Arts Literacy (ELA)
• Provides specific targeted instruction to students who are
experiencing some difficulty with grade level curriculum.
• Reinforces specific skills instruction through targeted strategies
working to reinforce what is taught in class.
• An educational opportunity for students above and beyond typical
programming.
• More individualized in structure to meet needs of students
• Overall goal of program is to help students learn skills and utilize
strategies, to work towards meeting appropriate grade level
expectations in accordance with the New Jersey Student Learning
Standards (NJSLS)
• Some funding through Title I of ESEA (Elementary and Secondary
Education Act) is used toward the Basic Skills Instruction Program

Components of Program
  Individual Student Instructional Plans (ISIP)
     Skills within each subject area are analyzed
    Instructors confer and input is noted from classroom teachers
     Individual student goals are set (ISIP) for targeted skills based on
    input and analysis of data
• Instruction in addition to classroom instruction
•Parental notification and involvement
     Individual Student Instructional Plans (ISIP) sent home for parent
    to review and return signed
     Student Progress reported–via emails , collaboration with teacher
    toward on line report card grades
     Resources for Parents
    •Teacher websites with information and useful websites and tips
          Needs Assessment – constituent groups

Basic Skills Selection Process
Entrance and Exit Tool Criteria Forms (Rubrics)-completed by past and
present classroom teachers to collaborate and submit to administration
for selection, then to teachers for instructional purposes and review
ELA (English/Language Arts( GradesK-5)
      •Instructor reviews student data: of past assessments, class grades,
      classroom performance, past report cards grades, as well as teacher
      input
      •Grades K-2 – (WIA) Word Identication Assessment and (DRA)
      Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA) scores
      •Grade 3- Beginning-of-Year Fundations Assessment and (DRA) –
      Developmental Reading Assessment
      •Grades 4-5 –(DRA)- Developmental Reading Assessments and
      Teacher made assessments
  Math- Envision Math-(Grades 1-5)

  •   Instructors review student data: review of Post-Tests (prior
      year), class grades, classroom performance, past report card
      grades, as well as teacher input
      Grades 1- 5- Envision Math Post-Tests from prior year and
                    Beginning-of-Year Assessments

NJTSS (New Jersey System of
            Here is a brief synopsis of the Tiers.
                                                          Supports)- a model of
TIER #1 –General Classroom provides all students with
                                                          academic and behavioral
a high-quality learning environment , using evidence-     supports and interventions to
based curriculum as well as BEST Practices.               improve student
Tier # 2- Push In/Pull Out provides supplemental          achievement
supports and interventions that are delivered in small-
group instruction, provided during an intervention        MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of
period. Interventions include evidence –based             Support)
instructional programs, practices, strategies, and        PBSIS(Positive Behavior
philosophies. Intensity and frequency, as well as         Supports In Schools)
duration is based on teacher input, student               RTI (Response to
performance , and past and current data. Programs         Intervention)
and strategies utilized are from the following
researched- based programs: Reading: LLI (Leveled         MTSS = PBSIS + RTI
Literacy Intervention) , (V&V) Visualize and Verbalize,
and WRS Wilson Reading System (3-4-5 )/,Fundations
(K-2) (Double Dose). Tecnhology includes the use of
the Max Scholar Program and Raz Kids. Math: EnVision
Intervention Kit and PARCC Practice. Technology
includes Tenmarks, MobyMax, and Sum Dog.
Tier # 3- Push-In /Pull-Out provides intensive supports
and interventions There may be
modifications/adaptations of support with
interventions to meet individual students in a small
group.

Basic Skills Instructors
                             Title l/Basic Skills
NOTE: Kindergarten Book Club begins in February after first (DRA)-
Developmental Reading Assessment and (WIA) Word Identification Assessment is
completed and other assessment data is collected.

•Book Club-
**ELA Grades (Grades K-5 Book Clubs) meet for individual reinforcement of
SKILLS and STRATEGY lessons in small Guided Reading groups.

•Math Club-
**(Grades 1-5) Review of Envision Math lessons, offering repetition and
reinforcement of SKILLS and STRATEGIES in small groups & PARCC Practice in
grades 3-5.

Sample of Targeted Skills- ELA
STUDENT NAME:                                     SUBJECT AREA: Language Arts Literacy
BSI TEACHER:                                      GRADE:
Key:
                    Exceeds Grade Level
       4                Expectations

                     Meets Grade Level
       3               Expectations
                    Nearing Grade Level
       2               Expectations
                    Below Grade Level
       1               Expectations

                          Skill Analysis (Refer
                          to key above)
Specific Skill
   Reading
Comprehension

 Analyzing Text
 Using Context
     Clues
Understands and
    Follows
  Instructions
    Draws
 Conclusions /
    Makes
  Predictions

  Vocabulary

   Sentence
   Structure

   Grammar
  Descriptive /
 Narrative Story
     Writing

Sample of Targeted Skills- Math
Key:

                    Exceeds Grade Level
       4                Expectations

                     Meets Grade Level
       3               Expectations

                    Nearing Grade Level
       2               Expectations

                    Below Grade Level
       1               Expectations

                          Skill Analysis (Refer
                          to key above)
Specific Skill
   Number &
   Numerical
  Operations /
 Computations

 Number Facts
  Geometry &
 Spatial Sense
  Measurement
(Including time &
     money)

   Patterns
   Algebraic
   Concepts

 Data Analysis

  Probability
 Discrete Math
   Concepts

Problem Solving

 INDIVIDUAL
   STUDENT
     GOALS:

Parent Student School Compact

• Developed/ revised annually
• Agreed upon by parties
• Posted on website

  The Riverdale School and the parents of its students who participate
  in the Title I / Basic Skills program are in agreement that this
  compact outlines the shared responsibilities of the parents, school
  staff, and the students for improving student academic achievement.
  This school-parent compact is in effect during the 2017-2018 school
  year.
  **************************************************
  Riverdale’s Title I/Basic Skills Improvement Program has been
  designed to provide opportunities for students to acquire and develop
  the knowledge and skills necessary, in order to achieve the state’s
  challenging New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS),
  which were developed for all students.

School Responsibilities

The Riverdale School will:
• Ensure high standards for all children and assist students in
  reaching these standards in English Language Arts and
  Mathematics.
• Provide Title I / Basic Skills students with an enriched educational
  program, based upon research and effective instructional
  approaches.
• Provide targeted professional development experiences for
  involved staff in order to improve the quality of instruction for the
  Title I/Basic Skills students.
• Ensure that all teachers who work with our students meet the
  state’s definition of highly qualified teachers.
• Coordinate Title I /Basic Skills services with the general education
  program and other educational services provided in our school.

To insure on-going communication between parents and teachers, the school will:

•   Hold a Title I Basic Skills Improvement Program meeting at least once annually
    for the express purpose of informing parents/guardians of the Title I Basic Skills
    Improvement Program and its activities, and will jointly develop the parent-school
    compact for that school year.

•   Develop Individualized plans (ISIPs) for students participating in the program to
    be shared with parents.

•   Instructor can be contacted by phone or email

•   Provide parent instructional/informational session on Title One/ Basic Skills
    (Thursday, October 12th, 2017).

Parent/Guardian Responsibilities
 Parents will support our children’s learning in the following ways:
• Monitoring school attendance.
• Insuring that classroom homework is completed. Including nightly
   Reading Logs.(Basic Skills does not assign any additional homework).
• Monitoring the amount of time for television/computer time watched in
   the home.
• Participating, as appropriate, in decisions relating to my child’s
   education.
• Staying informed about my child’s education and communicating with
   the school.
• Reading and responding to notices/information sent home or posted on
   the district website: www.rpsnj.org
• Promoting positive use of my child’s extracurricular time.
• Participating, to the extent possible in meetings held to support my
   child’s learning and to inform the district’s program (i.e. Parent
   Conferences).
• Encouraging a positive attitude towards school and learning.
• Providing a regular time and a quiet place to study and read.
• Enriching my child’s background through conversation and experience.

Parents recognize that a positive self-image of their child will
contribute to their success and agree to help their child develop a
positive self- image by:

•    Reading nightly with my child for enjoyment and to practice
    skills/strategies learned in school.
•    Providing age appropriate responsibilities for my child at home.
•    Establishing routines at home.
•    Giving praise for my child’s accomplishments.
•    Spending time together.
•    Encouraging attempts at new things. Taking learning RISKS.
•    Disciplining, when needed.
•    Providing support when my child is frustrated.
•    Setting realistic goals.
•    Showing interest in my child’s work. Reviewing work sent home.
•    Keeping an open dialogue with my child.

Suggested Opportunities for Parent Involvement:

•   Attend Parent/Teacher conferences.
•   Attend school programs and activities.
•   Become a member of the PTA. Attend PTA meetings.
•   Attend Board of Education meetings.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED-
***If possible volunteer monthly with Book Club shelving
(Mrs. McCarthy’s Room #10) if interested and available.
Contact extension 134 or email mmccarthy@rpsnj.org.

Student Responsibilities

Students share the responsibility to improve our academic
achievement and achieve the State’s high standards by:
• Coming to school and classes ready to learn.
• Doing my homework/assignments from homeroom classes
  (including nightly Reading Log) . (No additional
  homework assigned from Basic Skills).
• Asking for help when needed.
• Getting enough sleep.
• Following school rules.
• Showing respect for my school, its staff, and my parents.
• Making sure my parents get the notices that are sent home.
• Staying organized.

Helpful Parent Resources

• http://www.internet4classrooms.com/parents.htm
    • A website listing parent resources by subject area
• http://www.readingrockets.org/
    • Strategies for helping students read
• http://www.math.com/parents/articles/domath.html
    • Strategies for helping children with math and fun math activities to
    do with your children at home
• http://www.njpirc.org
•http://www.funbrain.com/
    •A link to free computer games organized by grade level and subject
    area, including math and reading
***Also view teacher webpages for additional websites and tips.

QUESTIONS, COMMENTS FOR
 THE GOOD of the ORDER