What do the students do in EIP? EIP is intended to reinforce the skills that are being taught in the classroom and fill in any gaps in previously learned standards. EIP is NOT intended to take the place of regular reading or math instruction. Students are expected to enter EIP, gain the skills necessary to be on-grade level, and exit EIP as quickly as possible. The amount of time a student spends in EIP varies and depends on the needs of each student as they enter the program. The primary goal is to immerse learners in “best practices” by presenting meaningful opportunities for students to discover, explore, and practice the strategies and skills they need to succeed in reading and math.
How big are EIP classes? The number of students in a single EIP class varies, as students can enter and exit the program at any given time. However, the class maximum is 14 and Mrs. Floyd or Mrs. Hidock will divide larger classes into small groups in order to target individual student needs and personalize instruction.
When & Where are EIP classes held and what models do we support? The EIP schedule is developed around each grade level’s reading and math blocks. Students will receive 45 minutes of service in grades K-3 and 50 minutes of service in grades 4-5. In some cases, the students will work in the EIP teacher’s classroom. In other cases, the EIP teacher will push in to the classroom and occasionally, if scheduling difficulties were to arise, students may also be given EIP service by the content area classroom teacher. Once we have finalized our schedules, you will receive more information about your child’s EIP service model.
Why is EIP offered? This program is designed to serve students who are at-risk of not reaching or maintaining the skills needed to master academic grade level objectives. The purpose of EIP is to provide additional instructional resources to help students who are performing below grade level obtain the necessary academic skills to reach grade level performance in the shortest amount of time possible.