- What is E.I.P.?
- Why is my child in E.I.P.?
- Is this a Special Education program?
- How long will my child be in E.I.P.?
- How will E.I.P. help my child?
- Who knows my child is in E.I.P.?
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What is E.I.P.?
The Early Intervention Program is a state funded program designed to provide additional instructional
resources to assist students who need a little extra help reaching and maintaining their full potential.
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Why is my child in E.I.P.?
Children become eligible for E.I.P. several different ways. Kindergarteners and First Graders qualify
for additional instruction through various assessment tools at school. In the Second, Third, Fourth,
and Fifth Grades, students are automatically eligible if they perform at Performance Level 1 (does not
meet) on the CRCT in math or reading. They may also be identified as needing extra assistance
through classroom teacher documentation.
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Is this a Special Education program?
E.I.P. is not affiliated in any way with Special Education nor is it a "stepping stone" into Special
Education.
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How long will my child be in E.I.P.?
Children start school at a designated chronological age but differ greatly in their individual
development and experience base. The E.I.P. program is a safety net set in place for children until
they are developmentally ready to consistently perform on grade level. This time frame is not one
set by the teachers but is based upon the developmental progress of the indiividual child.
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How will E.I.P. help my child?
Not only does the E.I.P. program reduce the student/teacher ratio, it also provides additional
opportunities for small group and individual instruction. The E.I.P. teachers who work with the
classroom teachers are certified teachers and highly trained to meet the needs of all types of
learners. The collaboration and sharing of strategies between the classroom teachers and
E.I.P. teachers helps to ensure the success of every child in the classroom.
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Who knows my child is in E.I.P.?
Only the E.I.P. teachers, classroom teacher, parents, and administrators know that a child is in the
E.I.P. program. All classrooms at East Side are grouped heterogeneously, and E.I.P.teachers can work
with any students in a class. Small group instruction is fluid, and the groupings will change
periodically as needed.
