Remedial Programs
Mrs. Ekis Mrs. Bocchino
Math and Writing Extension Remedial Reading
What is remediation?
St. Patrick School offers remediation in the areas of reading, writing,
and mathematics. Services are provided in small group settings with
emphasis placed on individualized instruction. Building the students’
self-esteem, creating a positive environment, and identifying individual
learning styles can effectively build on a child’s existing strengths
and weaknesses. A variety of innovative techniques and instructional
tools are used including: computer software, Internet sites, games,
manipulatives, and Newsday in Education.
Mrs. Bocchino works with students in the areas of reading, and Mrs. Ekis works with students in the areas of writing and mathematics. Miss Hansen and Ms. Sogluizzo are also devoting a portion of their school day to helping students in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics.
Who is eligible?
The NYS Education Department has mandated schools to provide Academic
Intervention Services for students who scored below a certain level
on the English language arts, math, or science test. In addition,
students who exhibit difficulty meeting academic expectations may
be assessed
more carefully to evaluate whether remedial services may be necessary.
Researched-Based Programs-
In accordance with The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA) and the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), we have implemented three programs that are research based to better meet the needs of our students. Professional Development for our teachers has been ongoing.
Horizons Reading Program: "Horizons programs were designed in response to the reading needs of districts that have an average range of children and that recognize the need for careful reading instruction during the early grades: Horizons programs are completely research-based, field-tested, and consistent with the latest research on phonological awareness, automaticity, metacognition, phonics, oral reading, and direct instruction" (10). Mrs. Phyllis Frank and Mrs. Debbie Bocchino are our instructors.
Key Math Teach and Practice, the Operations Package, carefully paces and presents math skills to our students who are in need of remediation. This program follows a research-based sequence: It builds an understanding of concepts, it moves from the concrete to the abstract, and it varies practice and enrichment to help our students meet with success. Mrs. Ekis is our instructor.
Handwriting Without Tears™ is currently being used as our handwriting program in Pre-K through fifth grade. The unique features of this program help make writing “an automatic and natural skill.”
For more information, please visit www.hwtears.com
Remedial Reading
Mrs.
Bocchino
Reading
Web Sites:
Site for finding
main ideas and details in paragraphs
Read aloud books for
lower grades
Math
and Writing Extension Program
Mrs.
Ekis
Math Web Sites:
Interactive
site for integers
Great interactive math site for a variety
of grades and skills
Get help with math homework
Middle to upper grade
math sites, interactive
Interactive math site
for operations
Click here
to go to Mrs.
Ekis' webpage.
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