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Intervention Services

While we know that school is the most important event in a child’s life, there are many additional events occurring simultaneously with education. Sometimes, these other life events impact a student’s ability to achieve his or her academic potential. To better support students during such times, Intervention Services are available. 

The purpose of Intervention Services is to enhance student academic achievement by delivering programs and services that address the behavioral, emotional, and social needs of students. Our focus is on students at the secondary level who are experiencing difficulties either within or outside of the school campus. Our intent is to help students develop coping strategies and solutions that enable them to return to a healthy level of functioning in life and to improve performance in the classroom.

Each Fort Worth ISD 6th Grade center, middle school and high school has one full-time, dedicated Interventionist to address the social, emotional and behavioral needs of students. Services include the following:

  • Psycho-education through individual and group counseling
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Peer Mediation
  • Social Skills Instruction
  • Life Skills Instruction
  • Leadership Development
  • Consultation
  • Referrals to community resources
  • Limited case management and/or home visits
  • Transitional support for returning students
  • Staff Development
  • Student retreats
  • Participation on leadership teams, RtI teams, etc.

     We have 2 full time Intervention Specialists assigned to the district alternative educational placement (DAEP) unit at De Zavala Elementary.  Staff there fulfill very similar functions but are focused on a more specific student population. Elementary students from across the district attend the DAEP as assigned following a mandatory or discretionary offense. There is a strong focus on equipping students with a successful transition back to their home campus and reducing the opportunities for recidivism.  Staff provides support to the instructional staff and assists the school counselor with prevention efforts. We have a similar effort underway at Middle Level Learning Center with one full time Intervention Specialist. 

OurOur staff includes professionals with education and experience in the areas of social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, prevention, and chemical dependency. Most are licensed and/or certified in their areas of expertise. They work closely with school personnel, as an important member of each campus’ team.  Feel free to contact the Interventionist assigned to your child’s campus with any questions or concerns. A list for each with their email is provided for you below:

 

Name

Campus

Paris Blake, LMFT

South Hills HS

Michelle Broadwater, LMSW

JP Elder MS

Michael Byrd, CPS

Trimble Tech HS

Beverly Clay-Hudson, LBSW

Eastern Hills HS

Angela Cohen, CPS

Western Hills HS

Issac Connie, LPC

Wedgwood 6th Grade

Letty Cruz, LBSW-IPR

Meacham MS

Tiffany Derrick, MA, LPC, CPS

McLean MS

Jennifer Didier, LMSW

Insights

Patricia Dunlop, LBSW

Southwest HS

Tia Ewert, LBSW

Meadowbrook MS

Linda Fielding, CPS

Wedgewood MS

Cheryl Foster, LCSW

McLung MS

Sharyn Gats, CPS, LCDC, LMSW

Leonard MS

Karen Gordon, LBSW, MA, LPC

O.D. Wyatt HS

Angela Griffin-Jones, LBSW

Forest Oak MS

Abel Guadian, Certified Teacher

Riverside MS

Dena Hart, MA, LPC-S

Dunbar MS

Paige Henderson, LCDC, LMSW

Rosemont 6th Grade

Stephannie Johnson, LMSW Daggett MS
Jennifer Lemke, LCSW ALA & INA
Brenda Luevano, LMSW

Insights

Curtis Mallory, LSW Arlington Heights HS
Shelley Marshall, LBSW Stripling MS
Kevin Mckinney, LCDC

William James MS

Yvonne Mendoza, LBSW Rosemont MS
Daniel M. Merchant, LPC Handley MS
Mandi Moore, LBSW Middle Level LC
Marcia Morgan, LCDC Paschal HS
Nancy Roemer, LCDC Monnig MS
Juan Sauceda, LCDC North Side HS
Aimee Schwartz-Jarrett, LPC Benbrook MS
Nicole Shannon, LBSW, LPC Monnig MS
Melissa Siu, CPS, LCDC McLean 6th
Liz Smith, LCDC, LCSW, LMFT Carter-Riverside HS
Kathryn Sohne, LMSW Kirkpatrick MS
Anthony Williams, LCDC Polytechnic HS
Regina Williams, LMSW Dunbar HS
William Wright, LCSW Glencrest 6th
Maria Ybarra, LBSW Diamond Hill HS
 

CPS=Certified Prevention Specialist  LBSW=Licensed Bachelor Social Worker  LCDC=Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor  LCSW=Licensed Clinical Social Worker   LMFT=Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist  LMSW=Licensed Master Social Worker  LPC-I=Licensed Professional Counselor Intern

Contact

Vicki Warren
Director

Lacey Ruiz
Administrative Associate

Phone: 817-814-2870

Fax: 817-814-2874


 

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The Fort Worth Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, age, gender identity and expression, military/veteran status, in its programs and activities. The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: June Davis, 504 Coordinator, 100 N University Dr., NW 250, Fort Worth, TX 76107, 817-814-2875, Rufino Mendoza, Title IX Coordinator, 100 N University Dr., NW 130-I, Fort Worth, TX 76107, 817-814-2793 or Carla Kaufman, Title VII Coordinator, 100 N University Dr., SW 206, Fort Worth, TX 76107, 817-814-2710.