Referrals

Community Resources

A list of community resources including health care providers and

social services providers is available from our guidance counselors and Student Assistant Coordinator. This list will provide support for a student and his/her family and legal resources to serve the community. In most cases these services are not paid for by the district.

Student Assistance Coordinator (SAC) and Wellness Coordinator

The Student Assistance Coordinator and Wellness Coordinator are licensed certified individual who coordinate support of social-emotional health through an integrated program of whole-person wellness.  They also work with students in crisis, address emotional issues related to anxiety & depression, substance abuse, peer pressure, eating disorders,  refusal skills and more.  

The SAC and Wellness Coordinator work closely with students, parents, counselors and administration  to provide counseling services as well as appropriate referrals as needed.

In NVOT: Ms. Lydia Greco can be reached at 201-784-1600 (Ext. 24430); Dr. Restivo can be reached at 201-784-1600 (Ext. 23134) 

In NVD, Mrs. Deborah Bajakian can be reached at 201-768-3200 (Ext. 13206); Mrs. Sellix can be reached at 201-768-3200 (Ext. 12086)

Multitiered System of Services (MTSS)

This proactive and preventative framework integrates data and instruction to maximize student achievement and support students' social, emotional, and behavior needs from a strengths-based perspective.   The MTSS team uses targeted interventions for individual students based on needs.  Students may progress through higher or lower tiered services, based on changes in needs. A goal of the MTSS team is to support effective learning for all students.

Intervention and Referral Services Team (I&RS Team)

This is a committee comprised of teachers, counselors, child study team members and assistant principal who meet on a regular basis to address academic, social, or behavioral issues that students may be demonstrating.   Referrals to the I&RS Team are generally made by classroom teachers seeking assistance in working effectively with their students. The committee meets with parents and students to develop a plan of action to help the student improve and modify the presenting problems.  Progress is monitored by members of the Intervention  and  I&RS Team. For further information please contact your child’s guidance counselor.

Section 504 Policy Statement

It is the policy of the Northern Valley Regional High School District Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of disability in its education programs, activities or employment policies. The board recognizes its responsibility to arrange for the provision of services and activities that are equally effective as those provided to non-disabled students.  If a parent would like to initiate and have their child considered for a 504 Plan, they should consult with their school counselor. They must provide the 504 Committee with the following: a current medical report (performed within the last 3 years) that identifies the medical diagnosis and recommendations  for accommodations and completed 504 paperwork received from the school.

For further information on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, please contact the guidance office, Ms. Hubbard (NVOT) and Mr. O'Malley (NVD), lead counselors, are the  the 504 Committee Chairperson.

Child Study Team

A student experiencing difficulties may be referred to the Child Study Team after appropriate interventions  are attempted and documented  through the above mentioned services. Parents may contact the Guidance Counselor to inquire about referrals to the Child Study Team. The CST consists of the School Psychologist, School Social Worker and Learning Disability Teacher/Consultant.

With parental consent, the CST will conduct an evaluation plan meeting with the parents. The CST monitors the IEP for students who are classified according to NJAC 6A:14. For further information please contact Ms. Barbara Battaglia, Director of HS Special Education at ext. 12230 or reference the Parent/Staff Special Education Reference Manual linked here.