Overview of Basic Skills Improvment Program (BSIP)

Title I/Basic Skills

District Program Overview

2022 - 2023

What is BSIP?

•  District-wide supplemental instruction program
• Provides students with reinforcement in the areas of reading, math, and language arts
• It is not associated with special education

 

How is the Program Funded?

•  Local/State Funds – Received Annually
•  Federal Title I Funds Received Annually – through a federal grant prepared by the district

 

How are students selected for participation?

•  State and standardized assessment scores are below the minimum levels of proficiency
•  Teacher recommendation
•  Response to Intervention Team recommendation
•  Student was enrolled in a program in another school district
•  Parent request

 

What is the format of the program?

•  Small group instruction
•  Meet regularly according to established schedule
•  Ongoing communication between homeroom teacher and BSIP teacher

 

How are parents kept informed?

•  BSIP progress reports sent for 2nd and 4th marking periods
•  Progress discussed at conference time