The Student Support Team Concept:

A student support team is a school-based, problem solving group.  Team 
members discuss issues related to specific needs of teachers and students 
and offer teachers assistance in resolving problems.  The team is composed 
of regular education teachers, administrators, counselors, and other 
individuals as needed, including special education teachers.

By establishing a student support team, a school may call upon the expertise 
of a number of individuals, professionals, paraprofessionals, and 
nonprofessionals in resolving school and/or student issues.  Through 
collaboration, educators are given the opportunity to address 
concerns and find solutions with greater perspective.