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Instruction
• SARCs
• Reports
• Forms
• Student Learning Outcomes
Summer
School College of Marin
(COM)
Marin County Office
of Education
Special
Education – County SELPA
Marin Teaching Network
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STUDENT
SERVICES
STUDENT STUDY TEAMS:
An Action Plan for Intervention
What is the purpose of an SST?
The Student Study Team was established to provide a positive, problem solving process to identify strategies and programs that may resolve or alleviate academic, attendance, or behavioral difficulties that students are having. The SST process is a regular education responsibility that must be considered prior to a referral for special education services.
Who is involved in the SST?
The SST members include the following: the student, the parents/guardians,
the student’s counselor, classroom teachers, and/or a school administrator.
The team could also include, whenever appropriate, representatives of
public or private community organizations, park and recreation agencies,
law enforcement agencies, or business and industry.
Should I ask for an SST if my child is having problems in a class?
No, not necessarily. Please discuss any specific problems or concerns
with your child’s teacher first. If this is unsuccessful, please
contact your child’s counselor. If the problem is pervasive across
many settings, we may need to hold an SST meeting but please always
discuss this with your counselor or administrator.
What is the SST process?
Step 1. The school personnel (teacher, counselor,
administrator) or the parent requests a Referral to the Student
Study Team. This referral includes information regarding specific
concerns and previously attempted interventions and accommodations.
*Parents and teachers should discuss the concern with the student’s
counselor before requesting an SST.
Step 2.The team collects information relevant to the student’s progress. This
information could include: report cards, tests, homework, attendance, parent
information regarding the student’s academic and health history, parent/teacher
observations, teacher reports, and results of state/district academic assessments.
*Parents/guardians should complete a Parent
Participation form and give it to the counselor before the scheduled
SST meeting.
Step 3. The team establishes a meeting time when all
members can participate and be actively involved in the problem solving
process.
Step 4. The SST meeting is held to summarize concerns,
and to discuss and develop an action plan with academic or behavioral
interventions.
Step 5. If plan is unsuccessful, a follow up meeting
is held within 4-6 weeks to discuss other alternatives.
What happens at an SST?
- The purpose of the SST is stated — the counselor or administrator
reports on the student’s progress and/or general concerns.
- Student information such as parent and/or teacher reports are distributed
to all group members.
- Each team member is asked to discuss the student’s strengths
and challenges with the team. Student is expected to respond to the
comments.
- The counselor/administrator summarizes the team’s input (parent,
teachers, counselor, and administrator) and facilitates an action plan
of intervention.
- Action plan is devised and recorded. All participants agree on plan
and receive a copy of the notes. SST meeting is also recorded in PowerSchool.
- A plan for follow up should be discussed.
How will I know if the plan is successful, and what do I do if
it is not?
If your child is attending school, earning at least average grades, and
is happy with his/her progress, the action plan would appear successful.
If this is not happening, please check in with the counselor or the individual
teachers to obtain specific information or schedule a follow up meeting.
Any comments or concerns regarding the SST process should first be discussed
with your child’s counselor. If unavailable, please contact the
assistant principal.
—Brochure - parent.doc 09/04
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