1. Ms. Hageman, Yardville Elementary, September 12, 2017
Basic Skills Services
Ms. Hageman, Yardville Elementary, September 12, 2017
Hamilton Township School District
Department of Curriculum & Instruction

2. An Overview of Basic Skills
We are a supplemental program which provides a range of services for identified struggling students.
Our services match the needs of the students and data is collected to determine the progress of each student.
Our services are fluid; students may exit and enter as determined by student data.
Instruction is in addition to core curriculum and instruction provided by the Classroom Teacher.
Classroom Teacher will also provide small group instruction for struggling students.
Students will be included during classroom whole group instruction (ex. Mini-lesson, daily routines, read aloud).

3. How Students are Selected for Basic Skills
Students are identified for possible inclusion into BSI using multiple measures.
These measures include:
District benchmark assessments ( )
Diagnostic assessments in reading and/or math (iReady )
Report Cards
Classroom performance
Teacher recommendation

4. Basic Skills Teachers...Who We Are
Basic Skills teachers are…
well trained in the best instructional practices for both Math and ELA.
able to collect data on students to use for decision making.
always collaborating with the classroom teacher to make informed decisions for every student.

5. Instruction at a Glance
Literacy Instruction
Guided Reading Lessons
Leveled Literacy Lessons
Writing
Vocabulary and Word Work
Math Instruction
New: ‘Moving with Math’ Lessons
Guided Math model (small group)
Use of concrete manipulatives
Math Fact Practice
Problem Solving Skills

6. Communication with Parents
Student progress will be communicated in a variety of ways:
Phone Call
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Progress Report

7. Important Contacts
Ms. Hageman, BSI Teacher,
Heather Lieberman, Curriculum Supervisor,
x3045
Jennifer Marinello, Curriculum Supervisor,
x3005