IST Problem Solving Process

All students learn

Early Intervention is preferable to waiting for failure

The critical area for intervention is the student-teacher relationship within the general education classroom

The instructional match and setting is the focus of problem solving

A problem-solving community is the foundation for professional and student learning

Teachers, as professionals, are entitled to consult and collaborate

Change is a process, not an event

Empowers teachers with new learning and new skills.

Need for differentiation because of the host of learning styles in our classrooms

Referrals to special ed are not the answer.

Nationally, 50% of students tested for sp ed are found not eligible.

Cost of evaluation =$2400 plus years of services