Child Study Team

The Child Study Team Process  

Purpose: The Child Study Team process exists as a tool to:  
Identify students who exhibit “need in academic or behavioral areas”  
Share background information on the identified student  
Identify problem area(s)  
Brainstorm strategies that will assist the student  
Define reasonable, measurable goals for the student  
Identify “key players” who will assist student in reaching the goals  
Determine if the goals have been bet or if further intervention is necessary (follow-up progress review meetings)  
   
Key players:  
Classroom teacher  
Parents  
Counselor  
Principal  

Also, other professionals may be invited if the child receives services, or may help in the process:  example –    
Reading support teacher or Reading Supervisor  
Speech Clinician  
Nurse  
Psychologist  
Special Education Supervisor