WHAT
IS E.I.P.
WHO
IS ON E.I.P.
WHO
IS ELIGIBLE FOR THIS PROGRAM
HOW
DOES THE PROCESS WORK
HOW
DO PARENTS BECOME INVOLVED IN THIS PROCESS
WHY
DO WE HAVE THIS PROGRAM AT WEST STAFFORD SCHOOL
WHO
BENEFITS FROM THIS PROCESS
WHAT
IS E.I.P.
WHO
IS ON E.I.P.
WHO
IS ELIGIBLE FOR THIS PROGRAM
HOW
DOES THE PROCESS WORK
HOW
DO PARENTS BECOME INVOLVED IN THIS PROCESS
WHY
DO WE HAVE THIS PROGRAM AT WEST STAFFORD SCHOOL
WHO
BENEFITS FROM THIS PROCESS
The Early Intervention Program is a group of educators meeting on a regular basis for the purpose of assisting students experiencing difficulties in school. The team collaborates with classroom teachers to develop intervention strategies to help children be successful in school. back
E.I.P. is a support team comprised of teachers, support staff and the school principal, who have participated in an extensive, ongoing statewide training program.back
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THIS PROGRAM?
Any student, who is not
meeting success in the classroom academically, behaviorally, or socially
is eligible for the program.back
The teacher identifies areas of concern, notifies parents and requests E.I.P. assistance.
An E.I.P. member forms a partnership with a classroom teacher to clarify the concerns, collect data and present an overview of the problem to the team.
The team meets to analyze data, set goals, and develop intervention.
An E.I.P. member assists the teacher in monitoring the student’s progress.
The teacher meets with the team to review progress, and to continue to modify interventions, close successful cases, or seek additional support, if necessary.back
HOW DO PARENTS BECOME INVOLVED IN THIS PROCESS?
Close parental contact is maintained through the entire process. Parents are encouraged to discuss concerns about their child with his/her teacher. You know your child best, and your participation is important in following through with home/school interventions, which are planned during our conferences.back
WHY DO WE HAVE THIS PROGRAM AT WEST STAFFORD SCHOOL?
E.I.P. was created to prevent
problems from becoming unmanageable in the classroom by working with students
when difficulties first arise. It is this collaborative effort of
parents, teachers, and students that contribute to happy and successful
learners.back
WHO BENEFITS FROM THIS PROCESS?
Children benefit by having many instructional opportunities at their level. Parents benefit by knowing that teachers are working together to help their child succeed and by having increased communication with school personnel. Teachers benefit by sharing ideas and enhancing their ability to meet the needs of all children.back
2007-2008
E.I.P. Team
Classroom Teachers
Reading Teachers
Mrs. Janice Gowdy
Mrs. Mary Ellen Vigeant
Reading/Math Teachers
Mrs. Gloria Krol
Mrs. Marci Stiles
Special Education Teachers
Ms. Liz Moskites
Mrs. Janet Oloff
Speech and Language Pathologist
Mrs. Laurel LaFlamme
School Social Worker
Mrs. Susan Zito
School Nurse
Mrs. Terry Holybee
Early Education Program Specialist
Ms. Julia Jeremias
Principal
Dr. Marcia Elliott
The Stafford Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, color, handicapping conditions, age, sexual orientation, or religion in its educational programs and services or employment.
STAFFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
WEST STAFFORD SCHOOL
E.I.P.
Early Intervention Program
West Stafford School is committed to including all students in a supportive integrated education environment which promotes a lifelong love of learning.
The E.I.P. Team is an intervention team dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of all students by providing appropriate learning environments.
The presence of the E.I.P. Team should provide a pro-active school climate which promotes continuous growth and progress for the individual students, coordinated ongoing support for staff, and increased participation for parents.