Student Services Teams
Support in Every School
Every school in CCS has a Student Services Team (SST) in place. The SST is a part of the Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS) to address and resolve barriers to teaching and learning. The SST consists of educators from a variety of professional backgrounds such as counseling, social work, psychology, speech and language pathology, health, school administration, regular education and special education teachers.
Specifically, the SST assists the referring regular education teacher and parent/guardian to develop a plan using research-based interventions to address academic or behavior concerns. The process encourages teachers and parents to effectively communicate, collaborate, and problem solve using data to best meet the child's needs.
Parents Are Important to the Team
Parents are an essential part of collaborating with the SST team to identify interventions that are effective for a particular child. You know your child’s interests, strengths, and interventions tried in the past including those that were successful.
Outlined below are ways that parents/guardians can make a difference.
Communicate with your child’s teacher(s)
Ensure that your child attends school regularly
Encourage your child to do well in school
Understand assessments your child takes
Collaborate with your child’s school
Ask how you can help your child at home
Please Note: The IEP team, including you as the parent, will review your child’s data to decide on the best next steps. These may include:
· Continuing with current supports and services
· Collecting additional data or progress information
· Adjusting strategies or interventions
· Considering whether an evaluation is needed
For more information, contact your child’s school and request to speak with the SST Chair or the district office contact, Lisa Craver, Psychological Services Coordinator at 910.678.2438.
Where do I find Research-Based Interventions?
Helpful Links: The following websites also provide guidance on research-based interventions:
Reading, Writing, Math, Behavior:
Reading:
Reading, Math, Writing