The goal of the ADSIS program is to provide small group instruction to students who need additional assistance to gain essential skills in the area of reading and math.

Students are recommended to be part of small group instruction through the ADSIS program based a variety of assessments including NWEA. Students that typically score at the 50th percentile or below may be recommended for ADSIS. Kindergarten students are recommended based on classroom assessments. Third and fourth grade students may also be recommended based on their prior MCA scores.

Students may be participating in reading, math or both, depending on the needs that are presented by each student.

Students typically receive ADSIS services every day for 30 minutes per day. This time may be increased or decreased based on the needs of the student.

We have five ADSIS staff members. Two of our staff are licensed teachers that help to manage the ADSIS programming and curriculum. Our other staff are highly experienced paraprofessionals that assist in the planning and implementation of the ADSIS materials.

Student progress is closely monitored in the ADSIS program. Staff assess students every other week to determine growth. This monitoring allows for placement, movement or exit within the program.

At a minimum, your child’s homeroom teacher will communicate at conference time the placement and progress of your child in the ADSIS program. Our goal is to create a more frequent system to share the growth of your child.

Your child will participate as long as they continue to meet the criteria. We have seen significant growth with students that have exited and we have also seen students make strides that continue to need small group instruction. Our goal is to serve students where they currently present a need.

All classroom, homeroom teachers can communicate to you regarding the ADSIS program or please feel free to contact Hilltop Principal Mike Moch (mochm@westonka.k12.mn.us or (952) 491-8501) if you have any additional questions.