Aldine I.S.D. Teacher Handbook - Aldine Independent School District
Aldine I.S.D. Teacher Handbook - Aldine Independent School District
Aldine I.S.D. Teacher Handbook - Aldine Independent School District
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Special Programs<br />
a. Tutorial Classes: Any student who is not meeting minimum grade level requirements in<br />
language arts, mathematics, science or social studies may participate in tutorial classes.<br />
b. TAKS: Students who are not mastering the TAKS objectives in reading, writing and/or<br />
mathematics may participate in the TAKS Intervention activities/programs.<br />
c. Title I: All schools in <strong>Aldine</strong> ISD have school-wide Title I programs. All teachers and<br />
students may benefit from the program funds with an emphasis being given to those<br />
students needing instructional assistance in language arts, mathematics, science, or social<br />
studies.<br />
d. Promotional Summer <strong>School</strong>: Students may attend promotional summer school for<br />
reading, math, science or social studies. Each of these curriculum areas will be offered if<br />
the demand is great enough.<br />
e. Extended Day/Week/Year: Students needing additional instruction can be served through<br />
extended day/week/year. This initiative can be funded through various fund sources.<br />
f. Accelerated Program for Kindergarten through 4 th Grade Children: Kindergarten<br />
through 4 th grade students meeting program criteria (TPRI/Tejas Lee results, ITBS results,<br />
report card and STAAR results) will benefit from supplemental instructional opportunities.<br />
g. Dyslexia: In grades K-4, at any time that a student continues to struggle with one or more<br />
components of reading, the individual school will collect additional information about the<br />
student. <strong>School</strong>s will use this information to evaluate the student’s academic progress and<br />
determine what actions are needed to ensure the student’s improved academic performance.<br />
A 504 committee determines the identification of dyslexia after reviewing all accumulated<br />
data including a formal assessment. Students with dyslexia will be placed in <strong>Aldine</strong>'s<br />
Multisensory Academic Program for dyslexia intervention. Students will attend<br />
intervention in accordance with Tier III/RtI recommendations and progress monitoring will<br />
occur weekly. Upon completion of the dyslexia intervention program, students will be<br />
placed on monitor status. Students who have been exited from dyslexia intervention will be<br />
monitored every nine weeks for the first year and every semester thereafter through grade<br />
12. Annual 504 meetings will occur between November and December each school year to<br />
ensure that proper accommodation plans are in place to meet each individual dyslexic<br />
student's needs.<br />
h. SNAPP Program: SNAPP (Students Need a Pat and a Push) is a program designed to<br />
increase graduation rates for at-risk students. Through early identification, the SNAPP<br />
program can reinforce successful and appropriate behavior. Students will be provided<br />
support through individual, group, and peer counseling.<br />
i. VISA Program: VISA (Volunteers In <strong>School</strong>s in <strong>Aldine</strong>) is a program designed to involve<br />
parents in school.<br />
j. Gifted/Talented Program/Encounters: For students who have been identified as having<br />
specific academic aptitude in mathematics, language arts, social studies and/or science are<br />
provided special instruction. The lessons are differentiated and individualized.<br />
R. EXTENDED YEAR/ENRICHMENT<br />
Each elementary school will offer extended year for promotion needs and may offer:<br />
Art enrichment, computer enrichment, science enrichment, etc., as needed, as well as,<br />
Special language programs and,<br />
Special Education Extended <strong>School</strong> Year (ESY) will be provided as a result of ARD<br />
decision, usually at a centralized location.<br />
Bus transportation will be provided for students.<br />
NOTE: All teachers hired for summer school/extended year will be paid $25.00 per hour. Special<br />
Education teacher pay is $35.00 per hour.<br />
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