ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS – OVERVIEW
Academic Assistance Programs strive to support students in the achievement of standards. These programs deliver services in a variety of forms. In general, they seek to provide additional or extended learning opportunities, individualized support, and alternative instructional strategies. They are guided by the following principles:
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Individualized programming based on students’ needs
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A modular approach to lesson design
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High integration of technology
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Periodic PSSA-like assessments
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Regular student conferencing
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Varied methods of instruction
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Formalized reporting to parents
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Vertical articulation
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Performance data as indicators of standards mastery
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Longitudinal data collection
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Dynamic programming
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Parallel structure for instruction
Other forms of academic support not detailed on the following pages include routine after-school help from teachers, Child Study teams, mentoring, peer tutoring, RTM Summer School program, and Challenge Team mentoring (Penncrest).