Intervention Response Teams (IRTs) are school-based problem-solving groups designed to assist teachers and families when students are struggling in school. IRTs are multi-disciplinary teams which provide strategies and resources for addressing the student’s learning needs. The learning needs may be academic and/or behavioral. Parents and teachers can request IRT assistance by completing a Request for Assistance form which is available in the school office. The completed form should be returned to the school principal who will submit the form to the IRT team for consideration. IRT assistance can include additional instructional assistance, interventions to address academic needs and behavioral needs, and resource sharing with teachers and parents.
Many students struggling in school will benefit from these additional supports and interventions and may not need a 504 Plan or Special Education services. However, parents or school personnel who suspect a student has a disability may request an evaluation - that can occur simultaneously with the implementation of interventions.
Parents who believe that their child has a disability that negatively affects his or her education and want the child to be evaluated for eligibility for special education services, can submit a letter to the building principal, and/or the office of Student Services requesting a special education evaluation for the child and stating the reasons why they believe that an evaluation is necessary.
Parents who believe that their child has a disability that negatively affects his or her education and want the child to be evaluated for eligibility for Special Education services can submit a letter to the building principal, and/or the Office of Student Services, requesting a Special Education evaluation for the child and stating the reasons why they believe that an evaluation is necessary.