If these initial supports work, the process stops. Stage two is initiated. Additional ideas for helping the student are sought from other teachers or staff members. Again this is very familiar. Teachers have sought the advice of other teachers for years.
Parents talk to family and friends and get additional ideas as well.
All of these ideas are considered, some are selected to try, they are implemented and their success is evaluated. If the problem gets better, the process stops here. Stage three sees the group reaching out for even more support. The building level team consists of both regular and special education staff, counselors, administrators, and others who meet on a regular basis to discuss options for students who are experiencing difficulty. Members of the school's AEA team may be involved as well.