The purpose of the Child Study Team is to respond to a concern about a student or group of students by gathering the appropriate adults for information-sharing and problem-solving meetings. At the meeting(s), area(s) of concern are identified and a course of action is decided upon by the Team members. Recommendations may include classroom modifications, discipline strategies, and/or referral for PPT.

The Team includes the child's teacher, parent/guardian(s), the social worker, and the director. Other possible Team members are the teacher/director, the nurse practitioner, other teachers, school staff, and other personnel associated with the child and family. The makeup of the Team may change over time as additional members are invited to share their views. All Team members are required to treat any information that comes up in the meetings with confidentiality.