Academic Intervention Services

This is a full-year course that meets every other day.

The middle school curriculum contains several programs designed to strengthen basic competency skills and reinforce the general curriculum. These programs extend academic support and strive not only to strengthen skills but foster positive self-esteem and interest in learning.

Similar to the elementary school’s learning lab, standardized tests and referrals are used to identify students for these programs in reading, writing and mathematics. These are designated as AIS subjects on your child’s schedule and meet every other day. Both New York State and nationally normed tests are used by the district as part of the assignment criteria. Students are assigned based upon mandates developed under the Federal Title I Program and the state PSEN (Pupils with Special Educational Needs) Program.

Here is a brief summary of each of the Chapter 1/PSEN Programs:

SUPV. READING/WRITING - Focuses on reading/writing in the content areas, vocabulary comprehension, thinking and study skills, as well as integration of reading and writing. Mechanics of writing (capitalization, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure) and composition development are stressed through individualized assignments that support students in their academic classes. Many materials including books, computer software, tapes, magazines, newspapers and writing logs are used to meet both group and individual needs. There is a regular communication with content area teachers to coordinate students’ academic programs. In addition, the Success Center serves as a resource center for content area teachers.

AIS SCIENCE – support/remediation in the areas of the science curriculum

AIS ENGLISH – support/remediation in the areas of the English curriculum

AIS MATH – support/remediation in the areas of the math curriculum

6/7/8 Resource Room (full year) - Students in the resource room are classified as in need of special services by the Special Education Committee (CSE). Remediation in the areas of reading, writing, spelling, and math is provided. Students are also taught organizational skills and study skills. As needed, academic support in the regular academic classes is provided to the students as well.