Below are the I&RS forms that I developed for staff members. Please feel free to download them and fill in as much information as you can when making the RFA (Request for Assistance). Interventions can be documented using the PRIM book or online resources that you have applied to the RFA case. Remember to include the Intervention and the duration you have used it. Document all interventions using the last page on titled "I&RS Progress Monitoring Form" Any questions please see Mr. Gonzalez, I&RS Coordinator in Room 9. Note: Meetings for the week of May 13th may have to be adjusted due to the NJASK testing. These dates and times are tentative and are subject to change. All meetings will be held in Speech Room and / or teacher's room
Note to Teachers: Copies of the I&RS Forms are now available to all staff in the faculty room. Members of the I & RS TEAM - 2012-2013 The I&RS team is made up of a variety of teachers and staff members from diverse backgrounds who can offer expertise to the team. The team is made up of the members listed above as well as the teachers of the student being presented. When a staff member makes a request for assistance they agreeing to be a member of the team for the length of that case. All teachers who have a student that is referred will be asked to fill out information on the student and to join the team in coming up with an action plan. Mr. Gonzalez, Chairman Ms.Dennis, Speech - Asst. Chair Mr. Fraguela, Principal Mrs. Fuentes Mrs. Burgos Mrs. Pilipski, Nurse Mr. Frias Ms. Egizi, CST Mrs. Sullivan, 504 Coordinator I & RS: How it Works Pre-Referral Teachers assist students through a variety of approaches, contact parents, access school counselor or nurse. ▼ Parent or Teacher Referral to ▼ I&RS Team ▼ Review Available Data ▼ Meet with Parents and Teachers ▼ Identify Specific Student Difficulties ▼ Identify Interventions ▼ Implement Interventions ▼ Evaluate Effectiveness ▼ ▼ Effective Not Effective ▼ ▼ Continue as Modify Needed Intervention ▼ Consider Referral for 504 or Child Study Team Parental Rights in Special Education (PRISE) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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What is Intervention and Referral Services? The New Jersey State Board of Education has established that the primary mission of schools is to enhance student achievement of high academic standards in safe and disciplined learning environments. The effectiveness of public education in fulfilling this mission depends largely upon the capacity of school systems to respond to the diverse educational needs of students. Constantly evolving social conditions and the changing educational needs that tend to emerge with these changes can pose dramatic barriers to student achievement. The educational mission is made more complex by the increased incidence, prevalence and intensity of problems students bring to schools. These problems include high risk behaviors, such as alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse, violence, vandalism, child abuse and neglect, early sexual involvement, youth pregnancies and parenting, suicide attempts and suicides, eating disorders, low self-regard, poor socialization skills, lack of readiness for school, as well as chronic medical conditions and physical disabilities. The types of at-risk behaviors students manifest while in school include not concentrating or focusing on learning, not completing assignments, not achieving to demonstrated skill level or tested potential, declining or failing grades, cheating, absenteeism, tardiness, falling asleep, inability to stay in seat or work within structure, decreased participation, self defeating responses to peer pressure, deteriorating personal appearance and hygiene, erratic behavior, loss of affect, acting out, fighting, defying authority, violating rules and dropping out of school. These and other problems place students at risk for school failure and other problems, leaving parents and teachers frustrated and in need of assistance. In response to these circumstances and the attendant needs of students, the New Jersey Department of Education continues to provide leadership to schools for educational improvement and whole-school reform. One such effort is the schools program of intervention and referral services (I&RS). The purposes of an Intervention and Referral Services Program are: * To identify learning, behavior, and health difficulties of students. * To collect thorough information on the identified learning, behavior, and health difficulties. * To develop and implement action plans which provide for appropriate school or community interventions or referrals to school and community resources. * To work with teachers and to assist in achieving the desired outcomes. Who are the Members of I&RS? The I&RS team is made up of a variety of teachers and staff members from diverse backgrounds who can offer expertise to the team. The team is made up of the members listed above as well as the teachers of the student being presented. When a staff member makes a request for assistance they agreeing to be a member of the team for the length of that case. All teachers who have a student that is referred will be asked to fill out information on the student and to join the team in coming up with an action plan. How Does a Referral to the I&RS Team Work? After a teacher has attempted to address the problem in the classroom by contacting the parent/guardian and enlisting the help of other school personnel, he/she may seek the assistance of I&RS. * The concerned teacher initiates the referral process by filling out the Initial Request for Assistance and gathers information on grades, history, etc. * Once request is received a case coordinator will be assigned. * The referring teacher as well as all other teachers whom have contact with the student will fill out the Teacher Information Form. * Parent/guardian may be contacted for additional information if necessary. * Who ever makes the referral becomes an active part of the I&RS team for the particular case that he/she referred. * After reviewing information, the I&RS team may develop an action plan to help achieve the desired behavior and/or outcome(s). * About 4-6 weeks after development of action plan, team will have a follow-up meeting on that student to determine if interventions and strategies were effective. At this time it will be determined whether the case will be closed or if a new action plan needs to be developed. Research Based Interventions for Behavior and Academics http://pathways.usd489.com/Behavior%20Interventions.pdf http://ncsec.k12.sd.us/Links%20to%20Positive%20Behavior%20Intervention%20and%20Supports.pdf http://www.casdk12.net/ghs04/srb/5-Curriculum/Behavior%20intervention%20strategies.pdf http://www.specialeducationbehaviormodification.com/research_based_behavioral_interventions.html http://www.guilford.k12.ct.us/SRBI%20Handbook%20-%20May%202010.pdf http://www.centeroninstruction.org/files/ELL1-Interventions.pdf http://www.windham.k12.ct.us/downloads/resources/teachers/forms/SRBI%20Manual-082610.pdf I&RS Resource Manual |
WEBSITES
Intervention Central - Your source for RTI resources JimWrightOnline - Classroom Interventions |
