- Weisenberg Elementary
- What is Instructional Support?
Mrs. Trish MacKenzie
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What is Instructional Support?
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What is Instructional Support?
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Instructional support begins in the classroom.
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Classroom teachers monitor daily performance and provide support as necessary. Support may be necessary in academics, behavioral, emotional, social, speech/language, or work habits areas.
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If students do not make adequate progress with classroom based strategies and interventions, a teacher may proceed forward with the Instructional Support Team.
Who is the Instructional Support Team?
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Members of the instructional support team include: parents, classroom teacher, IST teacher, principal, guidance counselor, reading specialists, speech teacher, and school psychologist.
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Occasionally, upper level students may be invited to meetings to help them take an active role in their learning.
What is the Instructional Support Team Process?
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If it is determined that a child should move forward with the IST process, the IST teacher will consult with the classroom teacher. The classroom teacher will fill out the Request for Collaboration Form.
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Information is gathered from specialists and other school personnel. A summary report is generated. This report will include the student's strengths, needs, and measurable goals.
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A meeting date and time is scheduled. Classroom teachers will notify parents if their child is referred to the Instructional Support Team.
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Consultation regarding alternative strategies and interventions will result in the creation of an action plan designed specifically for the child.
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A reconvene date may be scheduled based upon need.
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Parents will receive copies of action plans.
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For students who do not adequately respond to a variety of strategies and interventions that have been implemented with fidelity, the IST team may suggest additional testing. This testing would help to determine potential eligibility for special educational services.
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