The Prereferral Process: A Positive Intervention

The prereferral process for intervention with students who might be candidates for special education can provide indirect services outside of the special education system and has benefits for teachers, parents, and students. During the prereferral process the classroom teacher remains the pivotal pr...

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Main Author Peca, Kathy
Format Report
LanguageEnglish
Published 1989
Subjects
At Risk Persons
Behavior Problems
Cooperation
Elementary Secondary Education
Interdisciplinary Approach
Intervention
Learning Problems
Parent Role
Prereferral Intervention
Prevention
Referral
Special Education
Student Evaluation
Student Role
Teacher Role
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Summary:The prereferral process for intervention with students who might be candidates for special education can provide indirect services outside of the special education system and has benefits for teachers, parents, and students. During the prereferral process the classroom teacher remains the pivotal professional. Teachers observe the student's problems and coordinate with each other in developing identification standards and a non-threatening trial intervention. The prereferral process also stresses parental involvement at an early stage of intervention and predisposes the parent to a cooperative position. Students are benefitted by consistency of behavioral and academic expectations, inclusion in the intervention and evaluation process, and early identification of problems putting them at risk. Provision of a formal intervening step through the prereferral process allows earlier identification of problems, encourages a school climate of collegiality, and fosters parental and student involvement. Includes 7 references. (DB)