COUNSELING SERVICES
Counseling is a comprehensive, developmental education program which is responsible for assisting in the individual development of all students. Areas of human growth and development for which the guidance program is responsible include topics such as self-understanding, interpersonal skills, and problem solving. The counselor's duties include counseling, classroom guidance, Student Support Team (SST), Response to Intervention (RTI), and school test coordinator.
RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION (RTI)
Meadows Elementary follows a plan
of intervention in dealing with students who are struggling academically
or behaviorally. The Intervention has four tiers. All students are on
Tier One, which involves various interventions and strategies for
meeting instructional goals. Students at risk, either academically or
behaviorally, may be referred to Tier Two of RTI, which includes
activities specifically designed for those having difficulty. While on
Tier Two, the student's teachers progress monitor each student and meet
regularly to discuss progress based on the data received from
interventions. If a student's progress is minimal, according to data,
the child may then be considered for Tier Three, also known as Student
Support Team (SST). Once a child reaches Tier Three, the SST is chaired
by the counselor. All data, to this point, is reviewed and parents are
invited to the SST meeting to discuss the next step in the educational
planning for the child. Prior to referral to Tier 2 or beyond, a
VISION/HEARING SCREENING must be conducted (see parent guardian
signature page). Further evaluation may be necessary and parental
permission is requested before any further testing is begun. Testing, at
this point, is conducted under the supervision of the Director of
Special Education. Additionally, any child who did not meet a passing
score in subject areas mandated by the state for promotion will receive
the services of a CRCT Support Team. Please note that parents are
informed if their child is referred at Tier Two and beyond.