Reading: The 100 Book Challenge
One of the most significant ways our elementary students develop their reading skills is through the 100 Book Challenge, an innovative reading program featuring 35,000 color-coded books geared to the student's individual reading level. In Binghamton schools as well as school districts nationwide, 100 Book Challenge has proven to be a highly successful tool in building students' skills and encouraging them to read.
Reading Recovery
For first-graders who are having difficulties with reading, we offer the Reading Recovery program, which provides intensive, one-on-one instruction and intervention.
Six Traits Writing Program
Teachers in grades K-10 districtwide are currently being trained in this new program and will soon implement it in their classrooms. The program breaks the writing process down into six essential traits and helps students improve their writing skills.
Academic Intervention Services (AIS)
This federally-supported program is designed to provide additional instructional support for students who are struggling and need extra help. Students are identified by the results of frequent assessments, classroom progress and teacher recommendations. AIS is usually provided in small groups of students in the same grade, given either before or after school or inbedded during the day during block time, study hall, etc.
Enrichment: The Challenge Program
The Challenge program provides enriched learning activities for all students, above and beyond what classroom teachers can typically do. Challenge teachers bring in added resources, coordinate special projects and plan related field trips to enhance the learning experience. The program also provides challenging instruction outside the regular classroom for approximately 600 gifted and talented elementary and middle school students.
pARTners Program: Parents & Children Learning Together
The pARTners program is an arts-based program committed to creating positive learning experiences and encouraging parent involvement. Parents and children can attend a variety of arts-based classes together once each week in the evening over an 11-week session. The program is now offered at three of our elementary schools, and future plans call for it to be offered district-wide. For more information
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