Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

Students and Family

Working collaboratively for the benefit of students is a main focus of engagement in the Instructional Intervention Program. It is important to maintain open and honest communication with parents/guardians and students (as appropriate) throughout the process.

Prior to referral to Student Support Services, it is our district's expectation that classroom teachers communicate with parents/guardians via email, phone and/or in person conferences to relay information regarding concerns around academic and/or behavioral issues. Teachers and parents brainstorm ideas and supports to put in place in the classroom and at home in order to facilitate progress with specific areas of concern. Often, these meetings will include the student (when appropriate), and input from the student is sought out and valued. Teachers maintain communication with parent/guardian and, if needed, may decide to initiate a referral to Student Support Services. Teachers, parents, and the Student Support Services Building 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.

Once a student begins receiving support in the Instructional Intervention Program, the Instructional Intervention Teacher will coordinate with the classroom teacher and begin communicating with parents/guardians as well. This communication will often include the results of formal and informal assessment data during progress monitoring. Conferences are held as needed and/or as requested as are follow-up meetings with the building-level Student Support Services Team. Parents/Guardians are also provided with professional learning resources to support learning at home.

Community

Instructional intervention teachers provide yearly presentations to the Sparta Board of Education to keep the public up to date on the highlights of the program. Additionally, each instructional intervention teacher maintains a comprehensive website with an overview of the program as well as updates and helpful resources for students and parents.