Student Services

Early literacy intervention is a vital component in ensuring the success of students in the classroom. Each fall, our interventionist looks at all the NWEA standardized test scores of our first and second grade students. Based on those scores and additional teacher recommendations, the interventionist meets one on one with each student to gauge his or her literacy level and needs. If a need is present to ensure success in the classroom, the interventionist will place students in leveled groups for student-centered academic intervention. Kindergarteners are recommended for intervention after the first semester. If the interventionist sees a substantial need for remediation, it will begin in January.

Students in third, fourth and fifth grade are included in intervention when the student exemplifies a severe literacy deficit.  

The intervention program utilizes several programs to aid in student success. Intervention sessions typically occur three times per week. For those who already have an understanding of letters, blends and how to read, the Fountas and Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention is used. LLI is a short-term, supplementary intervention system that utilizes leveled books and fast-paced systematically designed lessons to advance students in their reading fluency and comprehension.

For students who do not yet know their letters or struggle to blend sounds together, phonics and decodable readers, IMSE Recipe for Reading, Wilson Fundations and other creative instructional methods are used.

The goal is to get each student to a level in which they can learn in the classroom. Even if a student does not reach grade level that academic year, he or she still may be able to find success in the classroom with the tools gained during intervention.