Various state and federal programs in use in public schools are designed to meet the special needs of specific groups of students. Those programs include English as a Second Language, Gifted and Talented, and others. But what about the everyday student who may need some extra help, whether on a temporary or long-term basis? The Lamesa school district has created a RISK program and procedures just for those students. RISK stands for Rapid Intervention and Support for Students, and is available to assist students with both academic and behavioral issues, according to Doug Morris, who is heading the school’s RISK program Morris, the district behavior ...