What is the Purpose? The purpose of the P.E.P. is to ensure that any student who perform poorly on the NC EOG and/or within the classroom setting has an action plan for his/her success in place and is documented.
Who Needs a P.E.P? A P.E.P. is for any student who scored a level 1 or 2 on the EOG in reading and math for previous year and/or who performs below grade level in the classroom.
How is This Different from the P.E.P for Students in the ESL Program? It is a different form and it requires different information.
Who Develops It? It can be developed by the team of teachers, parents and student. The team can consist of student’s core teachers or just the language arts and/or math teachers. The Instructional Coach can aid in developing strategies for the P.E.P. Science and social studies teachers can help implement the strategies.
When is it Due? The first initial P.E.P is due when you notice a problem with a students academic progress. Once the P.E.P. is developed it is in effect for 9 weeks. After 9 weeks, either new strategies are implemented or the P.E.P is closed. A P.E.P. may be developed at any time; you do not have to wait until the end of the marking period.
Who Must Sign the P.E.P? It should be signed by the teacher(s), parents and principal. When it is terminated or re-examined after 9 weeks, it again must be signed by teacher(s), parents, and principal.
Where Should It Be Stored? It can be kept confidentially at the teacher’s desk or in front of the cumulative files. It CAN NOT be stored in the cumulative folder. Once it is stored in the cumulative folder it becomes a legal document that can be subpoena. At the end of the year, the PEP folder travels to the next year teachers in the same manner as the writing folders. Also, it should be sent along with, but not in, the cumulative folder when a student transfers within the district.
How Does This Work With TAT? As long as the strategies are researched based and document, the P.E.P. can serve as the 6 weeks of strategies intervention required at the begin of the TAT process. (See Mrs. Jones for more information about TAT).
How Does This Work With Exceptional Children? P.E.P. does not override the I.E.P. A P.E.P can be made for EC students in the areas that he/she does not have a disability.