School-Based Programs

Step 1

Before recommending a student to the NJTSS intervention program, it is the expectation of Newton Public Schools that classroom teachers communicate with parents/guardians to relay information regarding concerns around academic, behavioral, and/or social-emotional issues. Together, both constituents will brainstorm ideas and support to implement in the classroom and at home. 

Step 2

Meanwhile, once effort and support have occurred with minimal gains to show, the classroom teacher may decide to initiate a referral to the NJTSS support team. Teachers, parents, and the team work collaboratively to engage students and family members in the process as valued contributors to the development of a plan to support identified needs. 

Step 3

Once a student begins receiving support in the academic or behavioral instructional intervention program, the support teacher will coordinate with the classroom teacher and also begin communicating with parents/guardians. This communication will often include the resulting formal and informal assessment data during progress monitoring. Moreover, parents/guardians are provided with professional learning resources to support learning at home. In a like manner, community partnerships are encouraged as sources for academic, behavioral, health, and social-emotional interventions for both students and their families. 

Step 4

Given the constant progress monitoring and fluid approach to NJTSS, a school liaison communicates with parents/guardians via letter notification when the team moves students in and out of interventions.