A total of 274 multidisciplinary staff members in 54 elementary and secondary schools participated in a study that identified the characteristics of students referred to school teams. The results suggested that meetings addressed academic and learning needs more often than emotional or psychological concerns. Implications for the practice of school psychology and the development of team-facilitated prevention programs are discussed.
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