Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS)

 

The Burlington City School Board supports the implementation of the Intervention and Referral Services Committee consistent with The New Jersey Administration Code: 6A:16-7.1

The I&RS Committee serves the following functions:

·         Identify students who may be encountering learning, behavior, and/or health difficulties that may hinder academic progress.

·         Collect thorough information in order to properly identify any learning, behavior, and health difficulties. 

·         Develop and implement action plans which provide for appropriate interventions.

·         Provide support, guidance, and professional development to school to support student learning.

·         Maintain records of all requests for assistance.

·         Review and address effectiveness of action plans.

·         Maintain confidential records to monitor student achievement.

When should you refer to I&RS?

Refer to the I&RS if you notice that your child:

  • has been experiencing difficulties in the classroom

·        might need community resources for additional support

·        is at risk for failing

  • has a change in behavior such as a change in work ethic, new friends, becomes unkempt