• EIP Introduction & Overview

    Children start school at a designated chronological age but differ greatly in their individual development and experience base.

     

    The Early Intervention Program (EIP), outlined in O.C.G.A. § 20-2-153 and State Board of Education Rule 160-4-2-.17, is designed to provide interventions for students who are at risk of not reaching or maintaining their academic grade level based on their performance on state or national assessments or performance measures in English Language Arts/Reading, Mathematics, or both in order to help them meet grade level expectations within the shortest possible time.

     

    Early Intervention programming must include targeted, evidence-based interventions, frequent progress monitoring, and clear entrance and exit criteria based on grade level performance. It is not the intent of the program for students to be assigned to EIP on a continuing or permanent basis. 

     

    How did/does a student become EIP?
    A student's EIP status is determined on several factors depending on what grade the student is entering.  Listed below are ways that a student may qualify for EIP:

     

    Kindergarten: Students who are entering Kindergarten for the first time are administered an initial skills checklist.  This checklist is comprised of basic school readiness skills in the areas of Language Arts and Mathematics.  For example, Kindergartners are screened on knowledge of the letters of the alphabet, basic concepts of print, name recognition and writing, working with numbers, patterns, and shapes.  The State of Georgia sets specific scoring guidelines within each area to determine a score that will qualify a student to be considered EIP.

     

    First Grade: Students who are entering First Grade and attended Kindergarten in Georgia, may qualify as EIP by the scores provided on their GKIDS (Georgia Kindergarten Inventory of Developing Skills) assessment that is given during the final months of Kindergarten.  For students entering First Grade that are new to Georgia, a student may qualify as EIP through any of the following methods:
        1. EIP Checklists or Rubric
        2. County or Local Assessments such as DRAs or County Level Math Assessments
        3. RTI (Response to Intervention) Recommendation
        4. Any National or State Level Standardized Test result in which a score in the 35th percentile or below is present

     

    Grades 2-5: The majority of students in second grade through fifth grade can be qualified for EIP through the use of GMAS testing Data.  Students who do not meet standards in the Reading or Math sections of the GMAS are qualified as EIP.  Students who have not taken the GMAS may be qualified for EIP based on results of one of the following:
        1. Local Assessments such as DRAs or County Level Math Assessments
        2. EIP Checklists or Rubrics
        3. RTI (Response to Intervention) Recommendation
        4. Any National or State Level Standardized Test result in which a score in the 35th percentile or below is present.

     

  • What Type of Teacher is an EIP teacher?
    EIP teachers are certified teachers who specialize in using strategies to help meet student's needs where gaps exist in the areas of Language Arts and Mathematics.

     

    How will I know if my child is EIP?
    Students who qualify as EIP will receive a letter home in early part of the school year.  Parents should read the letter and sign and return it to school indicating that they are aware of their child's EIP status.  Parent can schedule a meeting with their child's teacher if they would like to discuss their child's EIP status or academic performance.