Center School's Early Intervention Team

   The Early Intervention Team (E.I.T.) at Center School meets every Wednesday afternoon to study students referred by their classroom teachers. The E.I.T. provides an opportunity to proactively discuss students who are experiencing difficulty in school. Issues discussed include academic progress, behavior, peer relationships, and emotional well-being.

   When a student is referred to the Early Intervention Team, parents are notified and a member of the E.I.T. is assigned as a case partner to help the classroom teacher prepare preliminary forms that outline a student’s strengths and weaknesses and identify regular education interventions that are already in place. During our weekly meeting, a student goal is established and team members brainstorm suggested activities to foster this goal. The team sometimes requests a screening by special education staff in order to gather additional information about a student. A follow-up meeting is scheduled to monitor the student’s progress.

   Members of the Early Intervention Team this year include: Preschool Teacher Nancy Pettitt, First Grade Teacher Jane DeMilia, Second Grade Teacher Carol Stanizzi, Third Grade Teacher Linda Blinn, Art Teacher Jane Rider, Special Education Teacher Debra Zielinski, School Psychologist Alan Rose, Language Arts Coordinator Marcia Heneson, and Principal Colin McNamara.

   If you would like more information about Center School’s Early Intervention Team, contact Marcia Heneson at mheneson@willingtonct.org or call her at Center School.