The Building Blocks Program was created in 1998 as a replacement for the government sponsored Title I Program. Like Title I, Building Blocks serves students in kindergarten through second grade. In the classroom, basic reading, writing and math skills are assessed at the beginning of the school year. Any gaps noted in these areas are addressed with supplemental instruction of the basic skills provided by the Building Blocks teacher.
Students receive small group instruction each week during the course of the regular school day.
Enrollment can occur at any time within the school year. As each classroom teacher continually assesses student progress, they can refer students to the Building Blocks teacher at any time. Likewise, a student participates in the program only until the targeted basic skill is mastered. The Building Blocks teacher works closely with each classroom teacher and other specialists to determine which areas need to be addressed and how to address them. Teaching strategies that may not be practical in a classroom setting may be perfect in a small group.