Boonton Township School District

determined that a child is eligible for Special Education services, the CST will plan and implement an
Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for that child.
In-district programs for eligible children currently consist of one pre-school special needs class and
resource center programs for primary and intermediate grade students who require support in academic
areas. Students whose special needs require slightly more intensive services than these may be placed
in out-of-district programs.
Mrs. Reed is our Director of Special Services and can be reached at 973.334.4162, Ext. 370.
English Language Services
English Language Services (ELS) are provided to those students falling below designated cutoff scores
on state-mandated English proficiency tests. Children are pulled from a limited number of regular classes
and provided with in-depth training in the English language. This instruction is intended to boost the
child’s competence with English while minimally disrupting his or her overall education.
Guidance and Counseling
The goal of the guidance and counseling program in Boonton Township is to address significant factors
that influence our students' social, emotional and academic development. Our objective is to meet the
needs of students so that they may continue to grow in positive ways. It is important to help students
overcome problems that impede learning by providing direction and guidance in matters of personal
adjustment, peer relations and academic performance. Activities related to these objectives may take
place in classroom guidance lessons and in individual and/or group discussion sessions.
Teachers are often the first to intervene in situations where a pupil is experiencing difficulties, however,
parents may be the first to sense a problem needing guidance intervention as well. If a parent senses a
problem, he/she should call the guidance counselor. When the teacher recognizes the need for further
intervention, he/she consults with the guidance counselor regarding appropriate strategies to meet the
student's needs.
Parents are encouraged to consult with teachers and the guidance counselor in matters related to student
adjustment or any concerns that may be interfering with the child's learning and functioning. The
guidance counselor also serves as a resource person and will recommend outside community agencies
to parents when appropriate. These may include mental health centers and various social service
agencies.
Parents with questions or concerns may contact Ms. Giarratano, Counselor/Social Worker at 973-334-
4162, Ext. 239.
Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS)
Annually, RVS establishes an Intervention and Referral Services committee to serve as a school based
problem-solving group. The goal of the I&RS is to assist teachers with strategies for dealing with
students identified as having issues that are impeding the learning process. To accomplish this goal, the
team conducts a variety of activities including:
Accepting referrals from teachers, administrators, parents and students.
Gathering information and discussing this information with all concerned.
Providing the referring person with feedback and suggestions.
Seeking additional resource personnel to assist in our deliberations.
Discussing the problems with parents and student.
Monitoring the situation to see if change occurs.
To make a referral, a parent needs to contact the classroom teacher or Ms. Giarratano at Ext. 239.
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