The Process of Identifying and Meeting the Needs of Students with Learning Difficulties

Are actions consistent?

Aural (Auditory)

Parental notification of an IEP meeting

Step 1 Identification

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Lack of organization

Disruptive behaviour

Always in solitude

Emotionally unstable

Constant supervision of work is required

Step 2 Observation

Speak to the student

Make parents be aware of the problem

Get information from other teachers who teach the child

Take notes on a regular basis

Step 3 Differentiation of Teaching Strategies

Physical (Kinesthetic)

Verbal (Linguistic)

Logical (Mathematical)

Social (Interpersonal)

Solitary (Intrapersonal)

Visual (Spatial)

Step 4 Out-Side Professional Intervention

IEP is written

School suggests professional agencies

Parents make decisions whether to seek professional help

If outside help is sought, progress is monitored

if outside help is not sought then school continues to help the child to the best of its abilities

Student may be asked to leave school the next academic year

10 Basic Steps in Special Education. Center for Parent Information & Resources . Retrieved from http://www.parentcenterhub.org/steps/