ROLES OF PARTICIPANTS

Teacher Requesting Services

• Initiates requests for services for students.
• Defines the concerns rather than services required.
• Attends all BSC meetings relating to students about whom there are concerns.
• Provides proper support documentation for all BSC meetings attended.
• Clearly communicates the needs and strategies attempted and maintains close
  communication with parents/guardians.

Principal/Assistant Principal

• Serves as a coordinator for all communication and subsequent delivery of services.
• Logs receipt of RES form, routes form to appropriate staff, and documents the determination.
• Schedules and attends all BSC meetings and maintains a focus and direction for the committee.
• Ensures that minutes are prepared using the database developed for district use in all schools.
• Requires that all records pertaining to students are properly maintained and kept up to date. All cumulative files should indicate that BSC minutes are available.
• Assigns the “action person” to monitor student progress and suggested strategies

CST Representative

• Takes an active role in all BSC meetings and serves as the “case manager” for students who require services at Level III.
• Formally consults with staff as directed by the BSC or principal.
• Communicates the need for services at Level III to the Director of Child Study Team Services/Director of Special Services.
• Makes certain that referral forms are received in a timely manner to initiate CST services.
• Keeps the principal informed as to the progress of the student referred.
  Adheres to State Regulations with regard to referral and written notice.

School Counselor

• Provides input in the affective domain.
  Makes suggestions for classroom strategies that address organization, self-esteem, home/school impact.
  Provides group/individual/parent/teacher support.
• Corrective Reading Teacher / Basic Skills
• Diagnoses specific reading problems.
• Provides specific suggestions for meeting needs of students in the classroom.

Speech/Language Teacher

• Diagnoses specific speech/language problems in accordance with State regulations.
• Provides specific suggestions for meeting needs of students in the classroom.

Classroom Teacher Serving on Committee

• Serves as the expert in classroom practices.
• Serves as a resource for specific teaching techniques and strategies.

Curriculum Supervisor

• Serves as an expert on curriculum, standards, and classroom pedagogy.