Intervention & Referral Services

Preschool Intervention & Referral Team (PIRT) serves students who may be experiencing academic, social, and/or emotional challenges in a variety of ways. A referral to PIRT begins the intervention process in general education programming. Accepting student referrals from teachers, administrators, and parents, the PIRT Team gathers student information, reviews previously initiated school-based interventions, provides feedback to the referring individual, and decides on a course of action to assist teachers and parents in developing strategies to maximize the educational opportunities for students.The PIRT Team, along with the referred student’s parents/guardians, meets to develop an intervention plan to address the student's needs. The intervention plan and student progress is monitored by the PIRT team. If the student is not making progress with the interventions in place, or if more significant student needs are identified, a referral to the Child Study Team may be warranted. 

For additional information on programs and services for students with special needs, please visit the Audubon Child Study Team website.