Student Improvement Team (SIT)

The Student Improvement Team process is a systematic approach to addressing academic or behavioral needs of a student. Any needs of a student K-5th grade who is struggling either academically or behaviorally will be brought to the Student Improvement Team. The team of teachers, administrator, parents of the child and child (if age-appropriate) will meet to devise and implement strategies to help the student find success.
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Title 1 Instructors
The Title 1 Instructor works cooperatively with classroom teachers and provides small-group instruction, in addition to the instruction of the classroom teacher. The instructor gathers and interprets assessment data and utilizes instructional strategies and research-based intervention specific to the student. The instructor focuses primarily on Reading and phonics development.
 
District Support
Students who show a need beyond what can be provided by the SIT or Title 1 instructor can be referred to the Emporia School district for assessment. These assessments take place at Sacred Heart and are used to determine whether the student qualifies for district services. These services include, but are not limited to, speech and language, special education in reading and/or math, and gifted services. For students who qualify, an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is developed to outline what services will be provided as well as to determine when and where services will take place.