Aldine I.S.D. Teacher Handbook - Aldine Independent School District

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