Overlook Primary School has support programs in reading/writing for students in both first and second grade. Mrs. Haverkamp, Overlook's Language Arts Specialist and Ms. Blazek, Overlook's Academic Intervention Specialist run these programs. Mrs. Vincitore and Mrs. Hoag are teaching assistants who also work in these programs. First grade students who may need an extra boost with the beginning stages of reading and writing may qualify for the Early Intervention Program. In this program students receive individual/small group literacy instruction for thirty minutes a day. Second grade students who need to improve their reading/writing skills may attend the Language Arts Support Program. These students are usually recommended for the program by their previous year's teacher or their present teacher. Mrs. Haverkamp or Ms. Blazek complete an assessment to determine the student's needs and then design a program to meet these needs. Second grade students typically attend the support program for thirty minutes a day in a small group setting.