1. Intervention and Referral Services
Presented by:
Winslow Township High School I&RS Committee

2. 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.

3. History of Intervention and Referral Services
N.J.A.C. 6:26, Intervention and Referral Services for General Education Pupils
July 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.

4. 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

5. WHO IS INVOLVED? I&RS Team Members Teachers
Student Assistance Coordinator
Guidance Counselors
School Nurse
Parent(s)
Administrators
Mental Health Providers

6. EXAMPLES OF BEHAVIORS FIGHTING DECLINING GRADES CUTTING CLASS
CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM
VERBAL AGGRESSION

7. 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

8. Forms

9. 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

10. Guidelines for Success
Initial Referral Form
Prior Intervention Check list
Behavior/Performance Composite
Parent Questionnaire