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.
Teachers work together as teaching teams to best meet the needs of every child.
All kindergarten, first and second grade students enrolled at Magee are eligible. Selection for the Building Blocks Program is based on teacher referral, classroom performance or kindergarten testing . We also take into account whether the student was enrolled in Magee's preschool program or the Building Blocks program the previous year. My background includes eight years experience enhancing skill development in young children. I hold a Bachelors Degree from U.W. Milwaukee and earned my elementary teaching certification from U.W. Whitewater.