SRPSD Intensive Supports Referral Process

Identification and assessment of student needs often begin at the teacher level, through direct observation. At this level, intervention is delivered in the form of adaptations and adjustments to the learning environment or subject matter. Teacher consultation regarding concerns and progress should occur with parents/guardians and the school team.

When further consultation is needed, the next step is a discussion with a member of the school’s SSS Collaborative Team (C-Team). The SSS consultant, Registered Psychologist, Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), or Occupational Therapist (OT) is typically contacted through the school-based administrative team or the Educational Support Teacher. However, teachers are free to make contact directly.

A discussion with a member of the SSS C-Team will yield either direct strategies to try in the classroom, a team-based meeting for further information and strategy creation, or standardized assessment through formal referral.  Formal referrals cannot be made without initial discussion with the referring consultant. 

Consultations and referrals are typically sought out in the following areas:

Referral:  Inclusive Education – Intensive Supports

Step 1:
Classroom teacher consults with school-based Educational Support Teacher to brainstorm strategies.

Step 2:
Consult with the Intensive Supports Coach to explore further interventions and strategies to support the student in an inclusive setting.  Further referrals and consultations may be considered at this step.

Step 3:

If the student is not responding following consultations and interventions at the school level, with the support of the coach, further consultations with Intensive Supports team members and community agencies can be coordinated by contacting your Intensive Supports Consultant.

Referral:  Educational Psychology

Step 1:
Classroom teacher consults with school-based Educational Support Teacher to brainstorm strategies and possible educational assessments.

Step 2:
If further interventions are required to support students, consult with your school-based Registered Psychologist or Intensive Supports Consultant. Formal referral will be decided at that point.

For more detailed information on Educational Psychology services and the referral process please consult:

SPRSD Educational Psychology Service Delivery Model

Referral:  Speech and Language Pathology (SLP)

Step 1:
Classroom teacher consults with school-based Educational Support Teacher and brainstorm strategies.

Step 2:
Visit the Speech and Language website for further strategies and tools.

Step 3:
Consult with your school-based Speech and Language Pathologist. Formal referral will be decided at that point.

For more detailed information on Speech Language Pathology services and the referral process please consult:

SPRSD Speech Language Pathology Service Delivery Model

Referral:  Occupational Therapy

Step 1:
Classroom teacher consults with school-based Educational Support Teacher and brainstorm strategies.

Step 2:
Consult with Occupational Therapist associated to the grade levels identified below:

If necessary, a referral for formal assessments will be decided at that point.

For more detailed information on Occupational Therapy services and the referral process please consult:

SPRSD Occupational Therapy Service Delivery Model

Social-Emotional Concerns

Step 1:
Classroom teacher consults with school based Educational Support Teacher and brainstorm strategies.

Step 2:
Consult with your school-based Social Worker and/or Registered Psychologist. Formal referral will be decided at that point.

SRPSD Social Work Service Delivery Model (In Development)