HCST Student Support Services

Student support services, also known as "student services" or "pupil services," include prevention, intervention, transition and follow-up services for students and families. Student support services professionals provide direct services for all children and youth, especially those who are experiencing problems that create barriers to learning. Direct services are provided by means such as education, counseling, consultation and individual assessment. In addition, student support services personnel provide in-service training, parent education, community collaboration and carry out student service program management. Student support services are a vital part of comprehensive school program success.

Attention Parent/Guardian:

If you believe that your child is experiencing academic or behavioral difficulties in school, you may contact the Intervention and Referral Services (IRS) committee for help.

The IRS committee generally consists of a teacher, administrator, school nurse, support personnel, parent and student. Referrals are reviewed and appropriate interventions implemented. A Child Study Team referral may follow if appropriate. If it is believed that the student may be in need of special education and related services and/or speech-language services referrals may be made directly to the Director of Special Education. All requests must be in writing.

If you have any questions or would like further information please call (201) 631-6318 and someone will be happy to assist you.

Atención Estimados Padres/Guardianes:

Si Ud. cree o considera que su hijo/hija está presentando díficultades en la escuela, debe comunicarse con el Comité de ayuda de Servicios de Intervención y Referidos.

El Comité de Servicios de Intervención y Referidos generalmente consiste de un maestro o profesor, un administrador, una enfermera de escuela, consejero, padres y el estudiante. Los referidos son revisados de acuerdo a las intervenciones mencionadas. Un referido del Comité de Estudio del Estudiante será seguido si es necesario. Es considerado que el estudiante debe tener necesidad de ayuda dentro del programa de educación especial o servicios relacionados con ayuda de expresión, los referidos deben ser dirigidos al Director de educación especial. Todas las solicitudes deben ser por escrito.

Si tiene alguna pregunta o le gustaría adquirir información, por favor, llame al número (201) 631-6318 y alguien podrá ayudar.