Intervention Services

Our Intervention Services team partners with schools and communities to provide research-based support that meets each student’s academic and behavioral needs.

What we believe

• High-quality instruction and effective interventions help all students prepare for college and careers.
• Data-driven decisions create strong learning environments.
• Culturally responsive practices promote equity.
• Continuous professional learning improves student success.
• Strong partnerships among schools, families, and communities support achievement.
  
  

Community programs

Many WCPSS and community programs support student growth, including:

• Foster Grandparents
• Y-Learning
• Y-Achievers
• Read and Feed
  
  

These programs are available at schools with specific needs.

Intervention plans

North Carolina requires Personal Education Plans (PEPs) for students at risk of academic failure. Each plan must:

• Outline clear goals and performance benchmarks.
• Use evidence-based strategies.
• Be shared with families.
• Include parents in planning, implementation, and review.
  
  

Intervention teams

Every Wake County school has an Intervention Team. Teams use a problem-solving approach and data to support each student.

Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

PBIS is a research-based framework that helps schools create positive learning environments. Schools using PBIS often see:

• Improved school climate.

• Fewer discipline referrals and suspensions.

• Greater parent and community satisfaction.

• Stronger support for student behavior.
  
  

What is PBIS?

PBIS teaches and supports positive behavior in all settings. Schools focus on:

• Defining expectations.

• Teaching desired behaviors.

• Providing consistent support.
  
  

PBIS School Expectations

Each PBIS school:

• Clearly posts expectations.

• Recognizes positive behavior.

• Uses logical consequences to help students improve.
  
  

PBIS at home

Families can use PBIS strategies at home. Schools share common expectations that help create consistent routines.

Learn more about PBIS:

• National PBIS Website

• Association for Positive Behavior Supports
  
  

School-level services

K-5 intervention

Why: We believe all students can succeed.

What: Teams use data to plan support before a student falls behind.

When: Interventions begin as soon as students need help.

How: Coordinating teachers:

• Provide professional development.

• Guide problem-solving.

• Create support systems.
  
  

Middle School Intervention

Why: We believe in every student’s potential.

What: Teams use data to create plans and use resources like:

• Academy of Reading

• Vmath

• Pathdriver

When: Interventions start when progress slows.

How: Coordinators:

• Provide training.

• Support problem-solving.

• Build systems for success.
  
  

High school intervention

Each high school has an Intervention Coordinator. Coordinators:

• Use data to develop and adjust student plans.

• Provide targeted, research-based support.

• Offer options like credit recovery and flexible scheduling.
  
  

Credit recovery

Gradpoint is an online program that helps students complete courses. Each high school has a Gradpoint lab with a certified teacher.