Starry Elementary has supports in place to help students who may need extra support in math and reading. Mrs. Schmidt and Mrs. VonBehren are our "strategists" and they work together as Title 1 reading teachers. Title 1 is a federally funded program that allows for students to receive extra support in the area of reading. Mrs. VonBehren focuses on reading and Mrs. Schmidt focuses on both math and reading.
Students receive extra support in the area of reading based on their FAST (Formative Assessment System for Teachers) score and math support based on classroom assessments. If students qualify, they are pulled from their classrooms during independent work time in a small group of 2-4 students for 15 minutes each day. During this time, Mrs. Schmidt and Mrs. VonBehren use research-based strategies that are designed for each student. The activities that are used during instruction are hands-on and provide students with opportunities for success.
Weekly assessments are given to make sure the instruction being provided is working. Both Title 1 reading and the math support program assist students in developing skills needed to be successful.