Basic Skills Improvement Program
The West New York School District is dedicated to maximizing all students’ potential for success. In order to address the needs of all its students, the Basic Skills Improvement Program (BSIP) has been established to assist students who need supplemental instruction to improve and maintain proficiency.
What is the Basic Skills Program and how does it help?
The program
provides supplemental instruction to general education students in
Grades K-4 and for English Language Learners in Grades K-6 in the
areas of Language Arts, Mathematics, and/or ESL. BSIP teachers work
in small groups in their rooms or work cooperatively with the
classroom teacher in a co-teaching situation.
What is taught in the BSIP classroom?
As in the regular
classroom, instructional content is aligned with the New Jersey Core Curriculum
Content Standards and is consistent with the research-based content of our
Language Arts and Mathematics series.
Who is eligible to participate?
As a school-wide program,
all students are eligible for services based on their needs. Their needs are
established by reviewing multiple criteria such as state test results (NJASK),
district test results (NJPASS), report card grades and teacher observations.
How are these supplemental services provided?
BSIP provides a
combination of small group and/or individualized instruction both
within the classroom and also in separate classroom environments.
Services are structured to supplement and enhance the regular
classroom instruction while reinforcing and expanding upon skill
areas.
Who is responsible for providing services to the students?
All instruction is
provided by fully certified teachers, many of whom have had many years of
experience as classroom teachers. The BSIP teachers plan and work with the
classroom teachers to provide a coordination of instruction.
How can I meet my child’s BSIP teacher?
As with all teachers in
the district, BSIP teachers are available to meet with parents to discuss their
child’s progress. Appointments may be scheduled during their non-instructional
periods. In addition, BSIP teachers attend all school functions, such as
Back-to-School Night, and are available to meet with parents.
How are children in the program evaluated?
Evaluation
takes place on an ongoing basis. Based on updated information
regarding a student’s progress, children enter and/or exit the
program as their needs warrant. For students selected for small
group instruction in the BSIP classroom, evaluations are documented
through report card grades that are recorded for parents’
information.
How can I get more
information about the program?
In addition to
the school administrator and the student’s BSIP and classroom
teachers, the BSIP supervisor, Eileen Calderone, is also available
to assist you. She may be contacted by email at
ecalderone@wnyschools.net or by phone at (201) 553-4000 ext.
6671.
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