Meredith Dixon

• Works with students, parents, and teachers/administrators

• Students may refer themselves by asking a teacher

 Students served in the AIM program must meet requirements outlined in State Rule 160-4-2-.38. The purpose of the AIM program is to provide opportunities for high performing and highly motivated students. The AIM teachers provide lessons that allow for in depth learning of self-selected topics, the development of creative problem solving skills, and an opportunity to apply advanced research skills. Students in 1st grade are served for ½ day each week and students in 2nd through 5th grades are served one day each week using a pull out model.

AIM Teachers:

Venetia Burgess 

Students in grades Kindergarten through fifth are served in inclusion and pull out settings. Students are responsible for all daily assignments with teacher assistance in reading, math and writing. Modifications are made and new strategies attempted for students who need them. The teacher helps students stay on task, explains difficult assignments, encourages completion of homework assignments and assists the regular classroom teacher with individual student's difficulty. The E.I.P. teacher helps the E.I.P. students learn the skills to be successful in a regular classroom environment.

EIP Teachers:

Debbie Parsons

Depending upon the grade level, ESOL students receive daily classroom instruction varying from 45-55 minutes. The ESOL program concentrates on four areas: speaking, reading, listening and writing skills. The use of the Hampton-Brown Avenues series in small groups helps to provide thematic units that stress oral language and phonetic skills development. Language experience activities are also incorporated in the program. The Rosetta Stone and various other computer programs are used to develop language. The Natural Approach and Total Physical Response teaching methods are incorporated in ESOL classes.

ESOL Teacher:

Debbie Parsons

 Students with diagnosed disabilities are provided the opportunity to learn through specialized instruction, supportive services, related services, supplemental aids and supports. Our philosophy is to teach students in the least restrictive environment. Inclusion classes are scheduled for the majority of students receiving special services to improve academic and/or behavioral skills.
Sp. Ed. Teachers:

Leslie Bland

Patricia Massengale

Beth Townsend