Mandated tutoring

Since last year was the third year in a row that our school has not had passing ISTEP percentages, they have need to make some drastic changes. I truly believe this is why there have been so many personnel changes this year. We received a letter regarding all the requirements they have to meet now. They still have to provide transportation for our kids to attend one of the two other schools in our county that did pass, if we so wish. And the kids will be allowed to attend that school until they enter middle school even if our school does bring their scores up.

Another requirement is they have to provide tutoring to certain groups of students. I am thinking it will take an innovative tutor to help this school bring their scores up. They certainly need to do something quickly or they will not get funding. Perhaps tutoring will give these kids the individual instruction they need. It certainly would help, I am sure.

The school will be doing screenings during the first part of the school year to find out exactly who needs the extra help. So we wait to hear now.