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Intervention & Referral Services

Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS)

I&RS is a school-based program designed to provide coordinated services and interventions for general education students who are experiencing learning, behavior, attendance or health difficulties that may be interfering with their success at school. Each school is required to establish an I&RS team, usually composed of teachers, administrators, counselors, specialists, and other staff, that develops and monitors intervention plans to support identified students. I&RS is one piece of a larger Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) provided for students within The Ewing Public Schools. CLICK HERE to review the district's Response to Intervention (RTI) and MTSS Plan.

 

The purpose of the I&RS team is as follows:

  • Identify and address student difficulties early, before they become more serious;
  • Develop and implement coordinated action plans tailored to meet individual student needs;
  • Provide support and guidance to staff and parents/guardians in addressing student challenges;
  • Mobilize school and community resources to assist students with academic, behavioral, or health-related concerns;
  • Document strategies and outcomes to track student progress and adjust supports as needed; and
  • Ensure equity of access to interventions so that all students can succeed in the general education environment. 

Each of The Ewing Public Schools has an I&RS team that works collaboratively with students and families to identify areas in need of support, brainstorm and finalize supports and interventions, adopt an Intervention Plan, track progress after the adoption of interventions, and evaluate growth over time. Teachers or parents can request to convene the I&RS team to discuss supports for a student, and data are collected from different individuals who know the child including parents/guardians, teachers, a school counselor, nurse, and administrator. When appropriate, students are invited to attend the I&RS meeting to provide input as well.

 

The documents below are provided in Microsoft Word and may be completed by tabbing through the form. Once completed, please remember to print out and/or save the documents.