Student Assistance Programs

WHAT IS INTERVENTION & REFERRAL SERVICES?

The Williamstown High School Intervention & Referral Services (I&RS) is an interdisciplinary committee of professional staff members created to provide teachers with strategies for helping “at risk” students. Areas of concern may include academics, behavioral, medical, or social issues. I&RS regularly monitors the progress of students and recommends changes in strategies if necessary.

HOW ARE STUDENTS IDENTIFIED FOR I&RS?

Any staff member may refer students to I&RS by using a referral form obtained in the Main Office. Parents may request that their son or daughter be reviewed by I&RS. They can initiate a referral by contacting a member of the team, the child’s guidance counselor or vice-principal. Self-referral forms are also available for students who feel the need for help. These forms can be found in the Main Office, the Guidance Office, or the WigWam.

WHAT DOES I&RS DO FOR A STUDENT?

Once a student is identified, the I&RS team will review the referral, meet with the student and contact other appropriate people involved with the student. Strategies will be developed to help teachers assist this student. The I&RS team will review the students progress regularly and change helping strategies as necessary. If after several strategies have been in place and the student’s academic performance and/or behavior merit a formal evaluation, the I&RS team may refer the student to the Child Study Team.

I&RS Team Members
Coordinator

Mrs. Gretchen Czbas
Social Studies Department

Mrs. Donna Gaudio
Student Assistance CounselorMrs. Peggy Barr
Special Needs Department

Ms. Lisa Graham
Special Needs DepartmentMrs. Samantha Locicero
Math Department

Ms. Karen Gillespie
School NurseMrs. Debra Nolan
Math Department

Mrs. Peggy Barr
Special Needs Department

Mrs. Samantha Locicero
Math Department

Mrs. Debra Nolan
Math Department

Referrals to I&RS are CONFIDENTIAL. If you have any questions please contact us at the above information.