I&RS

Intervention & Referral Services is one heck of a complicated mess. If you are a first-year teacher, or new to a district, it may take awhile to learn the process your school goes through. I am still learning this process as I filled out my first form to I&RS one of my freshman students the other day. Part of this is ensuring that this student does not continue to struggle, but can receive some interventions necessary for him to succeed. The other piece is pure collaboration. Not only did my co-teacher and I need to make this proactive decision together, but now we will be working with the student's guidance counselor and parents, as well as our I&RS supervisor and the I&RS member assigned to the case. It is a lot of work to do, and can be very overwhelming. 

Here are some tips from a great resources to keep your head on straight through this process and successfully help your students stay included in general education:

Use this checklist for guiding your team through the I&RS process

An overview of the I&RS process so you know what comes next!

*Source: Mastropieri, M. A., & Scruggs, T. E. (2010). The inclusive classroom: Strategies for effective differentiated instruction. (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.