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The Early Intervention Program (E.I.P.)
 
 
 
Whitlow Elementary E.I.P. Teachers
 

Brenda Palmer

Ext. 370245

brpalmer@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Kindergarten, 1st, & 4th Grade

Deanne Cox

Ext. 370354

dcox@forsyth.k12.ga.us

2nd, 3rd and 4th Grade

Allison Parker

Ext. 370354

anparker@forsyth.k12.ga.us

4th and 5th Grade

 
 

The Early Intervention Program is designed to support the classroom teacher by providing additional instruction for students in reading and math.  It is a state funded program that serves students in reading and math from kindergarten to fifth grade.


Purpose of E.I.P.

·        Provide additional instructional resources

·        Obtain the necessary academic skills

·        Reach grade level performance in the shortest time possible
 
 

Children start school at a designated chronological age, but differ greatly in their intellectual development and experience base.  The Early Intervention Program is designed to serve students who are at risk of not reaching or maintaining academic grade level.  The purpose of the Early Intervention Program is to provide additional instructional resources to help students obtain the necessary academic skills to reach grade level performance in the shortest possible time.

 

How are students identified for the program?

·        CRCT scores (4th-5th grades)
 
 
·        AIMSWeb Reading and Math
 
·        Benchmark assessments
 
·        GKIDS scores and checklist for those in kindergarten and first grade
 
·        Teacher recommendation and a completed checklist of academic skills