Our Approach

Whole School Focus on Literacy

CQA believes that literacy cannot be taught in a single class, but needs to be reinforced in every class to build on the blocks of understanding.

High Academic Standards

CQA believes that if you set the bar high and show students how to get there, they will show you that they are capable of achieving those high markers and more.

Caring and Competent Teachers

CQA’s teachers are the primary role models for how students should live, always striving to be better and always caring for the people around them.

More Time in School

CQA believes that more time spent well can make the difference for students who need more time to practice their academic skills and to develop their sense of selves.

Social and Emotional Learning

CQA understands that students need more than academic rigor in order to succeed; they need the fundamental skills that we all need to handle ourselves, our relationships, and our work, effectively and ethically.

Enrichment

CQA believes that students who receive enrichment will become more well-rounded and well-grounded, and will be invigorated to take on the challenges of academic achievement.

Identifying Scholars in Need of Academic Intervention Services (AIS)

At Central Queens Academy, we are dedicated to ensuring all students meet or exceed the New York State Standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Our approach includes:

  1. Comprehensive Instructional Support: We provide tailored support to every student to foster academic success.

  2. Response to Intervention (RTI) Model: Our three-tiered intervention system offers additional support for students who need extra assistance to meet ELA and math standards.

  3. Data-Driven Identification: We use multiple assessment tools to identify students who may benefit from tiered support:

    • Curricular benchmark assessments

    • Nationally norm-referenced assessments

    • New York State assessments

  4. Family Involvement: If data indicates a student is at risk of not making adequate progress, we arrange a family meeting to discuss intervention plans.

  5. Targeted Intervention: Students receiving tier intervention meet with their specialized teacher 2-3 times weekly, focusing on specific skills.

  6. Regular Progress Monitoring: We assess student progress every 2-3 weeks during the intervention period.

  7. Continuous Evaluation: After 6 weeks, our RTI Team reviews progress data to determine if additional support or modifications are necessary.

We believe in proactive, personalized support to ensure every scholar reaches their full potential. We are committed to working closely with families throughout this process to support student achievement.