Intervention Response Team

The Intervention Response Team (IRT) is the team that meets to discuss struggling students.

What is the function of IRT?

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 available in the school office. The completed form should be returned to the school principal who will submit the form to the IRT Chair. IRT assistance can include additional instructional assistance, interventions to address academic needs and behavioral needs, and resource sharing with teachers and parents.  Student progress will be monitored to determine if interventions should be continued or changed to better meet student needs.