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Intervention and Referral Services. Presented by: Winslow Township High School I&RS Committee. WHAT IS I&RS?. The I&RS team is positioned to assist and support educators, parents, and community members in helping our students achieve their potential . This program of collaboration requires
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Intervention and Referral Services Presented by: Winslow Township High School I&RS Committee
WHAT IS I&RS? The I&RS team is positioned to assist and support educators, parents, and community members in helping our students achieve their potential. This program of collaboration requires careful planning and maintenance to become an integral and valued part of the educational program.
History of Intervention and Referral Services N.J.A.C. 6:26, Intervention and Referral Services for General Education Pupils July 1994- State Board of Education adopted rules to provide district boards of education with standards for the delivery or intervention and referral services for pupils in the general education program.
MISSION STATEMENT To identify, intervene, provide appropriate referrals, and follow through with at risk youth in the areas of academics, attendance, health, and behaviors.
WHO IS INVOLVED? I&RS Team Members • Teachers • Student Assistance Coordinator • Guidance Counselors • School Nurse • Parent(s) • Administrators • Mental Health Providers
EXAMPLES OF BEHAVIORS FIGHTING DECLINING GRADES CUTTING CLASS CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM VERBAL AGGRESSION
When to make a referral • Academic Issues • General Education Students; declining or failing grades; consistently not completing assignments • Attendance • Chronic absenteeism, tardiness, or cutting class • Behavioral • Fighting; verbal assaults; consistent disciplinary action; • Health • Deterioration of personal appearance and/or hygiene; substance abuse issues; mental healthconcerns
PHASES OF I&RS • REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE/ INITIAL REFERRAL • DATA COLLECTION • PARENT/GUARDIAN NOTIFICATION • PROBLEM SOLVING • DEVELOP I&RS ACTION PLAN • SUPPORT, EVALUATE, AND CONTINUE THE PROCESS
Guidelines for Success • Initial Referral Form • Prior Intervention Check list • Behavior/Performance Composite • Parent Questionnaire