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

Here is a brief synopsis of the Tiers.

TIER #1 –General Classroom provides all students with a high-quality learning environment , using evidence-

based curriculum as well as BEST Practices.

Tier # 2- Push In/Pull Out provides supplemental supports and interventions that are delivered in small-

group instruction, provided during an intervention

period. Interventions include evidence –based

instructional programs, practices, strategies, and

philosophies. Intensity and frequency, as well as

duration is based on teacher input, student

performance , and past and current data. Programs

and strategies utilized are from the following

researched- based programs: Reading: LLI (Leveled

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.

NJTSS (New Jersey System of

Supports)- a model of

academic and behavioral

supports and interventions to

improve student

achievement

MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of

Support)

PBSIS(Positive Behavior

Supports In Schools)

RTI (Response to

Intervention)

MTSS = PBSIS + RTI

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- ELASTUDENT NAME: SUBJECT AREA: Language Arts Literacy

BSI TEACHER: GRADE:

Key:

4Exceeds Grade Level

Expectations

3Meets Grade Level

Expectations

2Nearing Grade Level

Expectations

1Below Grade Level

Expectations

Specific Skill Ski

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)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- MathKey:

4Exceeds Grade Level

Expectations

3Meets Grade Level

Expectations

2Nearing Grade Level

Expectations

1Below Grade Level

Expectations

Specific Skill Ski

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)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.

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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