• Preschool Intervention and Referral

    The Preschool Intervention and Referral Team (PIRT) is in place to assist preschool staff in addressing children’s persistent challenging behaviors. Through the development and implementation of an intervention plan and positive behavior support plan (PBS), teachers are given strategies and interventions that address a variety of persistent challenging behaviors in young children (i.e. aggression and lack of socialization), behaviors that may otherwise prevent successful participation in general education classrooms. 

    Positive Behavior Supports Pyramid Model (PBS) offers a process that provides teachers and families with a way to understand and address a child’s persistent challenging behavior. The strategies used to change behavior include teaching new skills, preventing the occurrence of challenging behavior, and supporting the child in achieving meaningful, long-term outcomes. PBS includes a written intervention plan for the teacher to address problem behaviors that range from aggression, tantrums, and property destruction to social withdrawal. More information on PBS and the Pyramid Model can be found at the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations.