The I & RS Team is a collaborative problem-solving group established to assist teachers with strategies to help students who are experiencing learning and/ or behavior problems within the school environment. The team is composed of school and district staff members who represent different areas of expertise and educational experiences.  When a student is reviewed at an I&RS meeting, the student’s teacher briefly describes the reason she is asking for assistance from the I&RS team. Strategies that have been tried to alleviate the problem are identified. Members then brainstorm alternative intervention techniques and new or additional approaches are agreed upon. A time line and review date is established for implementing the recommendations and observing their effectiveness.

 Intervention and Referral Services Team Members at Clara Barton Elementary School are:

 Mrs. Kenny, Principal

Mrs. Wilson, School Counselor

Mrs. Curry, Nurse

Mrs. Evans, Special Education Instructor

Mrs. Silva, 1st Grade Regular Education Instructor

Mrs. Farina, 2nd Grade Regular Education Instructor

Mrs. Swanson, BSI Instructor

 Dr. Costigan, Learning Consultant

Mrs. Finn, Speech Therapist