By Erica Thomas, managing editor
TRUSSVILLE — Paine Elementary School Principal Dr. Lisa Lothspeich presented data from a new program aimed at helping each individual student improve their performance.
After a comprehensive analysis of all students, plans were made for the daily Intervention/Enrichment (IE) block. Depending on the needs of the student, they were assigned to small groups with a teacher helping them in the area they needed most. Throughout the year, the needs can change, so teachers continually meet to discuss changes and improvements.
IE block consists of 1) Reading: STAR (instructional level, grade equivalent, growth), AR (comprehension percentage, number and types of books read, goal attainment), and Scantron reading. 2) Math: Scantron math, common assessments and Dream Box.
Lothspeich said the importance of this program is the differentiation factor.
“We needed to really focus in on differentiation…if a child needs intervention in a subject they are getting that at that time,” Lothspeich said. “If they don’t, they’re getting some sort of enrichment based on their individualized needs.”
According to the data presented, Lothspeich said the IE program has helped improve student growth.
Paine also offers the EnRich program for fourth and fifth graders to experience Math Teams, Paine Passports, Scholars Bowl, Girls Who Code, Sports Stats, Paine’s Top Chef, Young Authors, GEMS Big Debate, Maze Runners and The Amazing Race. 385 students are currently participating in Paine EnRich.