Academic Intervention Services

AIS

Math

What is the AIS Program ?

• Supplemental – does NOT take the place of

classroom instruction

• Support Provided –

Intervention,

Remediation,

Reinforcement/Practice,

and/or Preview Skills

• Pull Out

AIS Program Goal

• …For each student to have the knowledge, skills, strategies, and confidence to perform in math and reading without assistance.

How was my child selected to participate in the AIS Program?

* Math Unit Test Scores

* NYS Math Test

* Student Support Team ( SST )

* Teacher Observation/

*Recommendations

AIS Math Selection Process

• New Students –

All Out of State Students: Screened, and receive services, if needed

Other NYS Districts: If student received math services, they will continue or

they can be recommended through an SST

Selection Process Continued ...

Level 6-8 – Continuation from previous Level, Recommendation through SST,

Math Unit Test Scores, and/or NYS Math Test

How often and where will my child be attending AIS Math classes?

• Depending on your child’s schedule they may meet during encore every other day or during DEAR 3-5 times a week

• Pull Out – Miss Garlapow - Rm 215B

How will I know how my child is doing?

• Progress Reports

• Parent/Teacher

Conference(s)

• Telephone Conference(s)

How long will my child participate in the AIS Math Program?

• As long as needed …

• … to demonstrate he/she has the knowledge, skills, strategies, and confidence to perform in math and reading without assistance.

What can I do, at home, to help my child succeed in math?

• Memorize Math Facts

Addition/Subtraction

Multiplication/Division

• Insist on Neat, Organized Work

• Encourage them to bring questions to class

• Attend the “Think Tank” program before or after school

• Make sure all homework is complete

School/Parent Compact

Questions/Concerns

Please feel free to contact me, at HMS, if you have any questions or concerns

646-3250