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Millbrae School District Special Programs:
SCHOOL LIBRARIES
ll of our school libraries are fully automated, which means that our library collections are electronically catalogued. Accessing library collections from a networked computer is an important technological skill our students will need to learn so that they are prepared to access public libraries and libraries in institutions of higher learning. Our library technicians provide service to all of our schools, K-8. COMPUTER LABS
ll of our schools, K-8, have up-to-date computer labs with Internet connection. The labs provide our students with technology skills they will need in the 21st century.
ur District music teachers travel to all of our schools and provide instruction in playing a musical instrument for students in grades 4-8. Concert performances are given during the school year, and parents and the community are invited. This program is an elective. READING SPECIALIST PROGRAM
tudents in our primary grades who need additional support in reading skills receive special instruction from a credentialed reading teacher on a pull-out tutorial basis. This program is partially funded by special categorical funding. ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT (ELD)
tudents who are limited English-speaking receive special assistance to develop their skills in English. ‘English Learner’ students are identified and tested at each school site and then placed in classes where they receive instruction according to their proficiency level. All students also receive instruction in the Core academic subjects. Parents are notified and updated on student progress and are invited to school- and district-level meetings to learn more about the program. This program is partially funded by Economic Impact Aid (EIA—State funding); Emergency Immigrant Education Act (EIEA—Federal funding); English Language Acquisition Program (ELAP—Federal funding). Our goal is that all limited-English-speaking students attain English proficiency and meet the same challenging academic content standards as English-speaking students. TITLE I PROGRAM
tudents who need support in reading, language,
and math skills due to cultural, language, or environmental factors
receive remedial assistance from credentialed teachers. Parents are
notified and invited to school and district-level meetings. This program
is funded by Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA—Federal
funding) and Improving America’s Schools Act (IASA-Federal funding). The
schools that currently receive Title I funding are Lomita Park, Green
Hills, and Taylor.
illbrae School District has joined with the San Bruno Park and Burlingame School Districts to offer a four-week GATE summer school program for students in grades 3-7. Students are identified beginning in 3rd grade utilizing a referral process which includes a variety of assessment tools. Students may qualify in later years. The location of the program rotates each year among the three districts. Needs of GATE students are met throughout the school year through differentiated instruction in the classroom. LAnguage arts & Math Academy Summer School
illbrae School District offers a four-week Proficiency Summer School program for students in grades 2-7 who need support in basic skills of language arts and mathematics. The location of the program rotates among the five District schools. A literacy program is offered for primary grades (depending on funding availability) which focuses on reading and language skills for students who will benefit from intense literacy instruction. Parents receive
notification in the spring regarding summer school programs. SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS Psychological Services: Credentialed school psychologists are assigned to each of the District schools to provide the full range of psychological support services needed, including assessments for special programs. Language, Speech, and Hearing Program (LSH): Students in grades K-8 who need remedial support with speech disorders or expressive or receptive language disabilities receive intervention by a credentialed language, speech, and hearing specialist on a pull-out consultation basis. Learning Center/Inclusion Specialist: K-8 students with specific learning disabilities who qualify for special services receive additional support from credentialed teachers in the Learning Centers at each school site. The Inclusion Specialist manages programs for students with more intense needs who are fully included in the regular program. Special Day Classes: Special day classes for students with disabilities too severe to be served in existing District programs are served by classes offered by the San Mateo County Special Education Local Plan area (SELPA).
SAFETY PROGRAM
illbrae School District is proud to have safe schools. As a district, we are committed to a comprehensive program of school safety that includes: R Increased counseling and psychological services at all schools, K-8. R Conflict resolution to resolve problems and settle differences in a constructive non-aggressive manner on school campuses. R Lions’ Quest Program which teaches substance resistance and good choices. R Zero tolerance policy towards violence and other unacceptable behavior at school with serious consequences implemented. R Updated school emergency plans and school site drills for a variety of emergency situations. R District-wide radio communication system for immediate communication at each school site, District-wide and with the Millbrae Police Department. R Identification badges for substitute personnel and visitors/volunteers on school campuses. R On-going staff and parent education. R Crossing guards on duty at each elementary school.
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