Process that I would like to use to identify and help a struggling student

Identify

Solicit information from students

This includes taking a baseline at the beginning of the course to identify potential risks. This can be done by having students fill out a survey or questionnaire listing things like study style and habits. There are already some questionnaire made for this purpose such as the Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire.

Give students the chance to self-identify

I would include a bold section on my class syllabus where I let students know I will accommodate any disabilities and encourage them to self-identify. I always want to encourage my students to be their own advocates.

Help

Look for signs that a student is struggling

There are many signs that a student may be struggling and will help to identify the student of need help. Here are some such signs that I would be scanning for often:

  1. The student's reading or writing is below the grade level average
  2. The student has test anxiety or performs poorly on standardized tests
  3. The student does shows signs of addiction or psychological impairment
  4. A student shows different behaviors such as acting out or withdrawing due to frustration with materials or assignments
  5. Documented physical or learning disabilities
  6. A change in performance

Ettac Technology Access Center. (n.d.). Guide For Teachers To Use To Identify Struggling Students. Retrieved November 3, 2018, from www.ettac.org/images/Teacher_Checklist_for_Reading_Lab.pdf

Foushée, R. D. (n.d.). Going The Extra Mile: Identifying and Assisting Struggling Students. Retrieved November 3, 2018, from https://www.psychologicalscience.org/teaching/tips/tips_0203.cfm

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If the child is found to be a child with a disability, as defined by IDEA, he or she eligiblefor special education and related services.

IEP Meeting is scheduled

IEP meeting held and IEP written

Services provided

Progress measured and reported to parents

Child re-evaluated at least every 3 years

IEP reviewed

The special education process

Source: Center for Parent Information & Resources. (2017, April 9). 10 Basic Steps in Special Education. Retrieved November 3, 2018, from https://www.parentcenterhub.org/steps/

What I will aim to do in my classrooms to help struggling students

Show student that I care

Be process-focused rather than outcome-focused

Provide examples of how to succeed

Welcome questions

Give timely feedback and reinforce postive behaviors

Constantly evaluate my teaching style

Teach to all learning styles

Be flexible, accessible, and sensitive