ARIS in Tandem With ULS

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Agenda Item

b. Division of Student Services-Instructional Resources (Not to exceed $4,000,000)

Summary: Presented by: Dr. Norman C. Sauce III, Chief of Student Services, Division of Student Services
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the purchase of supplemental instructional resources for the Division of Student Services in an amount not to exceed $­­4,000,000.
Why: The selected vendors have been carefully vetted and identified to


improve access to meaningful content,
increase awareness of sound instructional practices,
provide technological assets that promote creativity, connections, and innovation, and
engage students in rigorous activities and appropriate assessments.



These research-based supplemental instructional resources provide full access to the DCSD’s rigorous curriculum to the school district’s diverse population.

DeKalb County School District adheres Title III (Federal) funding allocation to provide supplemental services to improve the English language proficiency and academic achievement of English Learners.

IDEA funds are allocated to purchase instructional materials for students with disabilities to ensure that these students receive a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) tailored to address their unique needs. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) mandates that schools provide specialized support and resources necessary for students with disabilities to access the general education curriculum and achieve academic success.

In compliance with the Georgia Department of Education SBOE Rule 160-4-2-.38 Education Programs for Gifted Students Evaluation and Eligibility, the use of these state approved assessments in DeKalb County School District’s gifted identification process will increase the number of students considered for gifted services thus closing the gap of the underrepresentation of minority, special education, EL, and/or low socio-economic groups for placement in state funded programs.
Details: The DeKalb County School District will purchase supplemental instructional resources to support the academic success of students served through the Division of Student Services in accordance to Board Policy DJE (III.D.3.g).
Financial impact: The total financial impact for SY2024-2025 is not to exceed the amount of $4,000,000.

The purchase amount will be paid using Title III grant, IDEA federal funding, and general funds.

Charge codes:





Exceptional Education
404.2100.553200.05021.7340.2824.8010.094.2024 ( )
100.1000.553200.00011.7340.2021.8010.094.0000


English Learners Department
460.1000.553200.07221.7130.1816.6015.094.2024

Title III Funds will be used to purchase these resources.


Gifted
100.2213.553200.00011.7340.2021.8010.094.0000
100.1000.561000.00011.7340.2021.8010.094.0000
Contact: Presented by: Dr. Norman C. Sauce III, Chief of Student Services, Division of Student Services
Dr. Evelyn Hall, Executive Director of English Learners Department, Division of Student Services
Mrs. Kiana King, Executive Director of Exceptional Education, Division of Student Services
Mrs. Emmika Atkinson, Coordinator III, Gifted & Talented, Division of Student Services
Effective: August 12, 2024-August 11, 2025
Status: Attorney Approval Not Required
Using ARIS® with Unique Learning Systems
                                 Stages’ Language Builder: Academic Readiness Intervention System (“ARIS”)
                                 is a complete early intervention curriculum focusing on getting students ready
                                 to learn. ARIS can supplement a program like Unique Learning Systems,
                                 which focuses on developing academic skills and more advanced life skills , by
                                 preparing students to learn from such programs. ARIS focuses instruction first
                                 on 5 foundational skill areas: approaches to learning, language development,
                                 social emotional, motor skills and functional routines. These lessons help
                                 students be able to access learning in a classroom environment, on which
                                 curricula like Unique depend.



Features of ARIS that make it ideal for teaching pre-academic,
learning readiness skills
  ARIS provides teacher-preferred ready-made, print-based lessons and data keeping sheets that can be used at
  point of need while teachers are working with students, without the distraction of electronic devices.

  ARIS lesson plans are scripted to ensure consistency of implementation across staff members, even those
  without special education training.

  Studies show that early education programs are most successful when they use real photo images and
  realistic manipulatives. ARIS includes real life photo images and realistic 3D objects for hands-on instruction.
  Once students can identify vocabulary using realistic photos and objects, they can transition to more abstract
  imagery used by N2Y (SymbolStix, for example).

  ARIS teaches foundational life skills through lessons focused on developing functional school routines, basic
  healthy habits, early community life participation and play skills.

  ARIS has whole-child lesson ideas and generalization strategies as a part of each lesson so you can ensure
  that the skills learned are transferable outside the classroom setting. Materials include multiple exemplars of
  target vocabulary so educators have at their fingertips the tools to teach generalization.



Exclusive features of ARIS that ease
the burden on districts and educators
  Easy-to-use data keeping sheets customized to each lesson.

  Included behavior management tools, at no additional cost.

  Suggested IEP goals tied to every lesson.

  Scope and Sequence provides a clear roadmap for
  determining individualized instruction. Pacing for lesson
  progression and scope and sequence is determined by
  individual student data. All 202 lessons and materials are
  accessible year-round.




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