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Instructional Support

PLE IST from left to right:  Ms. Ladley and Ms. Moore AGI IST from left to right: Ms. Goldovich, Ms. Phillips, Ms. Joyner and Ms. Hurd MS IST:  Ms. Budney HS IST:  Ms. Piccinis

 

The Instructional Support Team (IST) initiative is a collaborative process that focuses on assisting classroom teachers in planning and implementation strategies that are designed to produce success for students experiencing some difficulties in the classroom.

The IST process involves five steps:
* A teacher, parent, or the principal can refer a student to IST.
* Once referred, a student's needs are identified through a data collection process.
* A team meeting is held where an intervention plan is developed.
* The interventions are implemented and success is monitored.
* At the follow-up meeting, the team including the parent makes decisions concerning
further evaluation based on the success of the intervention plan and the degree of need of the student.