Are Academic Intervention Services (AIS) in science required for low-performing students?
Commissioners Regulations require the provision of AIS in grades 4 12 based on students performance on elementary, intermediate, or graduation examinations, no later than the beginning of the semester following a determination that a student needs such services [100.2(ee)]. Qualified and appropriately certified staff should provide AIS. (See Guidelines for Implementing AIS, memo from James A. Kadamus, January 2000; http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/docs/AISQAweb.pdf) Program Requirements in Science for Elementary-Level (Kindergarten through Grade 4) 5. What are the program requirements in science for the elementary level? All students must be provided instruction in science at each grade level [100.3(b)(1)(i)] that is designed to facilitate attainment of the New York State Learning Standards for Mathematics, Science and Technology, as articulated in the Elementary-Level Science Core Curriculum. 6. How is student attainment of the learning standards in science measured at the elementary level?
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