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. mI

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 Attendance Behavioral Health 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 health concerns

Forms

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