STUDENT SUPPORT TEAM (SST)

What is the function of SST at the Wallenpaupack North Intermediate School?
SST is a collection of teachers and other staff members who discuss a student’s academic and/or behavioral difficulties to devise interventions to address these particular needs. 

Who is eligible for SST?
Any student in grades three, four or five who is experiencing academic and/or behavioral difficulties is eligible for SST assistance.

How does the student benefit from SST?
The student receives the academic and/or behavioral assistance necessary to address his/her educational needs under the direction of trained teachers and staff members. 

What is the role of the parent in SST?
The parent is notified by telephone or letter of the student’s referral to SST and invited to participate in the team meetings.  Parents may also be directly involved in implementing the interventions agreed upon by the team.  As always, parental support is a vital component affecting the outcome of the strategies being used.