What types of programs does PS 101 have?

Specialty Programs at PS 101

Special Education

There are 3 categories of classrooms: GE (General Education), ICT (Integrated Co-Teaching), and Self-Contained. We have 6 classes on every grade and between 1-4 ICT classes as a part of the 6 classes (changes yearly). Students will have both experiences of GE and ICT classrooms during their time at PS 101.

  • What is a General Education Classroom?
    A GE classroom has one teacher with students that are above grade level, on grade level or approaching grade level. Students who are approaching grade level may or may not have an IEP (Individualized Education program) and receive support services in one of several ways: a Special Ed support teacher may push-in, meaning co-teach in the classroom for part of the day or a teacher may pull some students out of the classroom for small group skill building. Additionally, there will be students with other services such as Speech therapy, Occupational therapy, or Physical Therapy and the teacher may remain in the classroom to assist the student or pull them out depending on their required number of sessions per week.
  • What is an Integrated Co-Teaching Classroom?
    An ICT classroom has two teachers with 60% of the class that are above grade level or on grade level and 40% of the class who are approaching grade level. Students who are approaching grade level have an IEP (Individualized Education program) which allows for extra support in the classroom. Hence, instead of students being pulled our or pushed in like the GE class, the second teacher remains in classroom all the time and co-teaches with the GE teacher. Please note both teachers will work equally with the class to help all students as needed, including those who are exceeding grade level.

The key to note between the two classes above is they move forward together through the curriculum at the same pace.

  • What is a Self-Contained Classroom?
    A Self-Contained classroom is a small class with no more than 12 students who are multiple years behind grade level. These students all have an IEP and the small group design is present to help them catch up to grade level. Hence these students are still expected to work at their grade level and the teacher is responsible for providing more differentiation and scaffolds (building steps) to help them get on grade level.

ENL -English as a New Language (ENL, ESL, ELL)

Identification, Eligibility and Programs for English Language Learners
As a parent, you play a key role in determining the program that best matches the academic and cultural needs of your child. We look forward to working with you to make those decisions and appreciate your participation in your child’s education. Feel free to ask parent coordinators and staff members about ELL programs.
  • Parent Information
    (including the Home Language Identification Survey, Parent Survey and Program Selection Forms, useful resources from the ELL Parent Information Case and other important notifications to parents of ELLs.) View the NYS Guide here.
  • If you ever have questions about your child’s progress in English, their ELL status, or their access to English language learning software like Imagine Learning, please refer to the following chart to reach the right teacher.  This is the best way to reach your child’s ELL teacher directly.

    اگر آپ کے پاس اپنے بچے کی انگریزی میں ترقی، ان کی ELL حیثیت، یا انگریزی زبان سیکھنے کے سافٹ ویئر جیسے “Imagine Learning” تک رسائی کے بارے میں سوالات ہیں، تو براہ کرم صحیح استاد تک پہنچنے کے لیے درج ذیل چارٹ کا حوالہ دیں۔ یہ آپ کے بچے کے ELL ٹیچر سے براہ راست پہنچنے کا بہترین طریقہ ہے۔

    如果您对您孩子的英语进步、他们的 ELL 状态或他们对“Imagine Learning”等英语语言学习软件的使用有任何疑问，请参阅下表以找到合适的老师。 这是直接联系您孩子的 ELL 老师的最佳方式。

    Si alguna vez tiene preguntas sobre el progreso de su hijo en inglés, su estado de ELL o su acceso al software de aprendizaje del idioma inglés como “Imagine Learning”, consulte la siguiente tabla para comunicarse con el maestro adecuado. Esta es la mejor manera de comunicarse directamente con el maestro de ELL de su hijo.

    Если у вас когда-либо возникнут вопросы об успеваемости вашего ребенка в английском, его статусе ELL или его доступе к программному обеспечению для изучения английского языка, например «Imagine Learning», обратитесь к следующей таблице, чтобы найти подходящего учителя. Это лучший способ напрямую связаться с учителем ELL вашего ребенка.

    اگر آپ کے پاس اپنے بچے کی انگریزی میں ترقی، ان کی ELL حیثیت، یا انگریزی زبان سیکھنے کے سافٹ ویئر جیسے “Imagine Learning” تک رسائی کے بارے میں سوالات ہیں، تو براہ کرم صحیح استاد تک پہنچنے کے لیے درج ذیل چارٹ کا حوالہ دیں۔ یہ آپ کے بچے کے ELL ٹیچر سے براہ راست پہنچنے کا بہترین طریقہ ہے۔

    Teacher Grade and/or Classes Served Email
    Jessica Rivera All of Grade 5 + 206 jleung@schools.nyc.gov
    Patricia DeMarco All of Grade 4 + 451 pdemarco2@schools.nyc.gov
    Esther Tan 302, 303 Beginners, 305, 403 Beginners etan4@schools.nyc.gov
    Alessia Tartamella 101 Advanced, 203, 204, 205, 231, 303 Advanced atartamella@schools.nyc.gov
    Grace Siggia 101 Beginners, 103, 102, 105 + Grade K gsiggia@schools.nyc.gov

Dual Language Mandarin

Students take part in a specialized classroom where a portion of the day is taught in Mandarin. This includes both learning Mandarin language, as well as learning other subjects (ex: Math) in Mandarin.